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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 MKJMOT history

LS12 MKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LS12 MKJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,980 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 MKJ
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 MKJ was last recorded at 97,980 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,536 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,444 miles
Average per year
6,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,980 miles
  • 2024 – 95,536 miles
  • 2023 – 91,574 miles
  • 2022 – 85,726 miles
  • 2021 – 77,145 miles
  • 2020 – 68,494 miles
  • 2019 – 64,489 miles
  • 2018 – 57,510 miles
  • 2017 – 36,294 miles
  • 2016 – 29,790 miles
  • 2015 – 23,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,980 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,980 miles
    Test number
    333602028843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,980 miles (+2,444)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,980 miles
    Test number
    568929235328
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass95,536 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,536 miles
    Test number
    911236680653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,574 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,574 miles
    Test number
    541790697347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    265640991190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,726 miles (+8,581)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    865052931281
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,145 miles (+8,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    328158647725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass68,494 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,494 miles
    Test number
    492034333638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,489 miles (+6,979)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    800280021979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,510 miles
    Test number
    471991166462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,508 miles (+21,214)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    547396807665
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass36,294 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,294 miles
    Test number
    926875712348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,168 miles (+6,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,168 miles
    Test number
    341996388476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass29,790 miles (+5,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    992002077129
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHING.
  15. Pass23,860 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,860 miles
    Test number
    288255185006
    • NoteBlades smearing

Questions about LS12 MKJ

Does LS12 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 MKJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 MKJ?
The MOT on LS12 MKJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 MKJ done?
LS12 MKJ was recorded at 97,980 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,947 miles a year.
Has LS12 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 MKJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 MKJ 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 MKJ find?
LS12 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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