Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
LS12 EEMMOT history
LS12 EEM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,815 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 66,815 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,870 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 EEM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 EEM was last recorded at 66,815 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 60,853 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,962 miles
- Average per year
- 4,870 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,815 miles
- 2024 – 60,853 miles
- 2023 – 52,967 miles
- 2022 – 47,814 miles
- 2021 – 43,250 miles
- 2020 – 40,117 miles
- 2019 – 34,993 miles
- 2018 – 30,021 miles
- 2017 – 26,427 miles
- 2016 – 21,318 miles
- 2015 – 14,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,815 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 66,815 miles
- Test number
- 443391061283
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail66,815 miles (+5,962)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,815 miles
- Test number
- 740245417541
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass60,853 miles (+84)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 60,853 miles
- Test number
- 400875868187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail60,769 miles (+7,802)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,769 miles
- Test number
- 207872881212
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joints leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,967 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 52,967 miles
- Test number
- 987696088681
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail52,967 miles (+5,153)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,967 miles
- Test number
- 562667967198
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass47,814 miles (+4,564)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 47,814 miles
- Test number
- 519234092780
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass43,250 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 43,250 miles
- Test number
- 399405184070
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe damaged
Fail43,250 miles (+3,133)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,250 miles
- Test number
- 970959664038
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass40,117 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 40,117 miles
- Test number
- 293313016172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,117 miles (+5,124)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,117 miles
- Test number
- 925468207692
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleeve corroded
Pass34,993 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 34,993 miles
- Test number
- 228060071934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,021 miles (+3,594)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 30,021 miles
- Test number
- 685637323579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 26,427 miles
- Test number
- 153057285237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,427 miles (+5,109)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,427 miles
- Test number
- 880918361817
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass21,318 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 21,318 miles
- Test number
- 231622390860
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail21,318 miles (+6,504)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,318 miles
- Test number
- 985132176888
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass14,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 14,814 miles
- Test number
- 425792495010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 EEM
- Does LS12 EEM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EEM is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 EEM?
- The MOT on LS12 EEM is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 EEM done?
- LS12 EEM was recorded at 66,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,870 miles a year.
- Has LS12 EEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 EEM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 EEM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS12 EEM find?
- LS12 EEM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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