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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 FZOMOT history

LS12 FZO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 48,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LS12 FZO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,673 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FZO
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 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FZO was last recorded at 48,673 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,651 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,673 miles
  • 2025 – 48,651 miles
  • 2024 – 48,420 miles
  • 2023 – 46,948 miles
  • 2022 – 42,665 miles
  • 2021 – 40,880 miles
  • 2020 – 39,830 miles
  • 2019 – 37,511 miles
  • 2018 – 35,654 miles
  • 2017 – 32,890 miles
  • 2016 – 25,609 miles
  • 2015 – 20,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty + around fixing point areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust system rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass48,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    983934072883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,671 miles (+20)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    132937259562
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass48,651 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,651 miles
    Test number
    651434518436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber sleeve broken
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty + around fixing point areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
  4. Fail48,633 miles (+213)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    875868911348
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber sleeve broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber sleeve broken
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty + around fixing point areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
  5. Pass48,420 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,420 miles
    Test number
    483306577083
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded.
  6. Fail48,416 miles (+1,468)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,416 miles
    Test number
    719077543595
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Signs of possible fluid leak coming from nearside rear brake drum area .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Very loud noise coming from nearside rear brake when operated in the roller brake tester .
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded.
  7. Pass46,948 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,948 miles
    Test number
    672335407012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,665 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,665 miles
    Test number
    560225087236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,660 miles (+1,780)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,660 miles
    Test number
    168183237768
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass40,880 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    330255761608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,830 miles
    Test number
    396666036656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,830 miles (+2,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,830 miles
    Test number
    223547898918
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass37,511 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    855144681903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,654 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,654 miles
    Test number
    325909797658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,890 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    535670116439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,609 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,609 miles
    Test number
    534118723781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,498 miles
    Test number
    227386185017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 FZO

Does LS12 FZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FZO is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FZO?
The MOT on LS12 FZO is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 FZO done?
LS12 FZO was recorded at 48,673 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,577 miles a year.
Has LS12 FZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FZO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 FZO 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 FZO find?
LS12 FZO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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