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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 EERMOT history

LS12 EER is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 31,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LS12 EER grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
31,845 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EER was last recorded at 31,845 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,502 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,343 miles
Average per year
2,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,845 miles
  • 2024 – 28,502 miles
  • 2023 – 24,461 miles
  • 2022 – 22,661 miles
  • 2021 – 20,062 miles
  • 2020 – 16,844 miles
  • 2019 – 13,872 miles
  • 2018 – 8,518 miles
  • 2017 – 5,738 miles
  • 2016 – 4,893 miles
  • 2015 – 3,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edges and sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,845 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    31,845 miles
    Test number
    779386600789
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail31,845 miles (+3,343)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,845 miles
    Test number
    637443504512
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass28,502 miles (+4,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    421534353815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass24,461 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    958558103419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail24,358 miles (+1,697)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,358 miles
    Test number
    817254022962
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass22,661 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    22,661 miles
    Test number
    458500579296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,062 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    20,062 miles
    Test number
    798174040484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail20,002 miles (+3,158)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,002 miles
    Test number
    272712381959
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass16,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    16,844 miles
    Test number
    241553445876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,844 miles (+2,972)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,844 miles
    Test number
    154699431530
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass13,872 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    13,872 miles
    Test number
    311265962261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,518 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    8,518 miles
    Test number
    863889550233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,023 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    8,023 miles
    Test number
    618888073180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edges and sidewall
  14. Fail8,022 miles (+2,284)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,022 miles
    Test number
    542947803004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edges and sidewall
  15. Pass5,738 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    5,738 miles
    Test number
    997326483407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    4,893 miles
    Test number
    773131942881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail4,893 miles (+1,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,893 miles
    Test number
    860332046804
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  18. Pass3,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    3,893 miles
    Test number
    408043165030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 EER

Does LS12 EER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EER is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EER?
The MOT on LS12 EER is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EER done?
LS12 EER was recorded at 31,845 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,618 miles a year.
Has LS12 EER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EER has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 EER 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 EER find?
LS12 EER passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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