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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 LMYMOT history

LS12 LMY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LS12 LMY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,361 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 LMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 LMY was last recorded at 81,361 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 5,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,054 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,307 miles
Average per year
5,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,361 miles
  • 2025 – 76,054 miles
  • 2024 – 70,436 miles
  • 2023 – 63,855 miles
  • 2022 – 59,063 miles
  • 2021 – 55,155 miles
  • 2020 – 51,311 miles
  • 2019 – 43,271 miles
  • 2018 – 36,316 miles
  • 2017 – 28,789 miles
  • 2016 – 27,835 miles
  • 2015 – 23,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,361 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,361 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    964575688800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    799462994713
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake requirements only just met, rear brakes need further inspection

  3. Fail76,054 miles (+5,618)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    665999375885
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake requirements only just met, rear brakes need further inspection

  4. Pass70,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    188193614339
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing corroded

  5. Fail70,436 miles (+6,581)2 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    659316351939
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing corroded

  6. Pass63,855 miles (+4,792)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    760894103558
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,063 miles (+3,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    438025977755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    565745757216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,155 miles (+3,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    297201800731
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass51,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    551271693605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail51,311 miles (+8,040)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    464733753073
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys (175/70x14 budget ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    463711692793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail43,271 miles (+6,955)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    528773601902
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass36,316 miles (+7,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,316 miles
    Test number
    474644115123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass28,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,789 miles
    Test number
    930979732986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,789 miles (+954)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,789 miles
    Test number
    953828982648
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass27,835 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,835 miles
    Test number
    830718669231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,316 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,316 miles
    Test number
    836927495023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail23,316 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,316 miles
    Test number
    979437495081
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS12 LMY

Does LS12 LMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 LMY is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 LMY?
The MOT on LS12 LMY is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 LMY done?
LS12 LMY was recorded at 81,361 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,361 miles a year.
Has LS12 LMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 LMY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 LMY 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 LMY find?
LS12 LMY passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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