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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 FFWMOT history

LS12 FFW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS12 FFW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,104 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FFW was last recorded at 119,104 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,092 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,104 miles
  • 2025 – 111,248 miles
  • 2024 – 100,193 miles
  • 2023 – 95,271 miles
  • 2022 – 87,245 miles
  • 2021 – 71,189 miles
  • 2020 – 66,275 miles
  • 2019 – 57,946 miles
  • 2018 – 51,159 miles
  • 2017 – 42,500 miles
  • 2016 – 31,119 miles
  • 2015 – 20,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,104 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded out of skinRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Damage to offside door and outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front fog lamp inoporative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,104 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,104 miles
    Test number
    970491750710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded out of skin

  2. Fail119,092 miles (+7,844)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,092 miles
    Test number
    266451445904
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded out of skin

  3. Pass111,248 miles (+11,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,248 miles
    Test number
    476722461689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass100,193 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    765929390455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Fail100,193 miles (+4,922)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    415329092034
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  6. Pass95,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    252631230330
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail95,271 miles (+8,026)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    839797128028
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,245 miles (+16,056)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    296680035933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    431477278700
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail71,189 miles (+4,914)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    322276444202
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass66,275 miles (+247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,275 miles
    Test number
    631585042635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside door and outer sill

  12. Pass66,028 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    580853989142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoporative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside door and outer sill

  13. Fail66,024 miles (+8,078)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    619037201546
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoporative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside door and outer sill

  14. Pass57,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    152929560821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail57,946 miles (+6,787)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    771516296873
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass51,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    178672886807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail51,159 miles (+8,659)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    559236119687
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Advisory4 tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bald on edges not enough to reach the ply or cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside bald on edges not enough to reach the ply or cords

  18. Pass42,500 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,500 miles
    Test number
    858158855931
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail42,489 miles (+11,370)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,489 miles
    Test number
    802719561939
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass31,119 miles (+10,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    643610434667
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryParking (Hand) brake travelling close to maximum point.

  21. Pass20,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,500 miles
    Test number
    175994785092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail20,500 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,500 miles
    Test number
    267044585009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 FFW

Does LS12 FFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FFW is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FFW?
The MOT on LS12 FFW is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 FFW done?
LS12 FFW was recorded at 119,104 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,530 miles a year.
Has LS12 FFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FFW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 FFW 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 FFW find?
LS12 FFW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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