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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 FYNMOT history

LS12 FYN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LS12 FYN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,047 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FYN
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FYN was last recorded at 146,047 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,985 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
9,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,047 miles
  • 2025 – 138,875 miles
  • 2024 – 133,996 miles
  • 2022 – 129,872 miles
  • 2020 – 105,760 miles
  • 2019 – 83,895 miles
  • 2018 – 83,710 miles
  • 2017 – 72,709 miles
  • 2016 – 63,331 miles
  • 2015 – 41,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,047 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damageRecorded 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.

  • Alternator noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,047 miles (+62)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,047 miles
    Test number
    726788457077
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage

  2. Fail145,985 miles (+7,110)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,985 miles
    Test number
    769678570942
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage

  3. Pass138,875 miles (+4,879)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,875 miles
    Test number
    808001632361
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,996 miles
    Test number
    618168645562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has slight free play movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering Rack Noisy when Turning

  5. Fail133,996 miles (+4,124)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,996 miles
    Test number
    789539191318
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has slight free play movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering Rack Noisy when Turning

  6. Pass129,872 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    457150056845
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,871 miles (+11,507)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,871 miles
    Test number
    199295544486
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,364 miles (+12,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,364 miles
    Test number
    301816241309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass105,760 miles (+11,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,760 miles
    Test number
    246842546698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass94,745 miles (+10,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    871590704764
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Pass83,895 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,895 miles
    Test number
    761265001644
    • AdvisoryAlternator noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail83,710 miles (+11,001)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    988552112650
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator noisy
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleave corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass72,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    857274537219
    • AdvisoryAlternator noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance LEDs not their full brightness (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Fail72,709 miles (+9,378)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    603430820215
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAlternator noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance LEDs not their full brightness (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass63,331 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,331 miles
    Test number
    996344930685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,135 miles (+15,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    252642026087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

  17. Pass41,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,696 miles
    Test number
    129826885063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 FYN

Does LS12 FYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FYN is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FYN?
The MOT on LS12 FYN is valid until 12 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 FYN done?
LS12 FYN was recorded at 146,047 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,661 miles a year.
Has LS12 FYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FYN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 FYN 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 FYN find?
LS12 FYN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front bumper damage; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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