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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 FFKMOT history

LS12 FFK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LS12 FFK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
63,400 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FFK was last recorded at 63,400 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,071 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,329 miles
Average per year
3,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,400 miles
  • 2025 – 62,071 miles
  • 2023 – 58,375 miles
  • 2022 – 48,180 miles
  • 2021 – 45,838 miles
  • 2020 – 41,020 miles
  • 2019 – 33,802 miles
  • 2018 – 30,015 miles
  • 2017 – 26,355 miles
  • 2016 – 22,843 miles
  • 2015 – 20,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,400 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,400 miles (+1,329)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    426160235735
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,071 miles (+3,696)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    284603630374
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,375 miles (+4,175)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,375 miles
    Test number
    401884530030
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass54,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    961564684841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail54,200 miles (+6,020)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    115377399762
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,180 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,180 miles
    Test number
    481453719185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass45,838 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    795100981217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,020 miles (+7,218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    547995000443
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass33,802 miles (+3,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,802 miles
    Test number
    451399561999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass30,015 miles (+3,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    702021071949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass26,355 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,355 miles
    Test number
    647489435448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,843 miles
    Test number
    211917388150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,843 miles (+2,473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,843 miles
    Test number
    920606641352
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass20,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,370 miles
    Test number
    947266075048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 FFK

Does LS12 FFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FFK is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FFK?
The MOT on LS12 FFK is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 FFK done?
LS12 FFK was recorded at 63,400 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
Has LS12 FFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FFK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 FFK 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 FFK find?
LS12 FFK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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