Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LS12 MKMMOT history
LS12 MKM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,380 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 87,380 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 MKM
- 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
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 MKM was last recorded at 87,380 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,200 miles · 28 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 180 miles
- Average per year
- 6,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,380 miles
- 2025 – 83,274 miles
- 2024 – 78,485 miles
- 2023 – 71,990 miles
- 2022 – 60,022 miles
- 2021 – 45,811 miles
- 2020 – 42,225 miles
- 2019 – 37,368 miles
- 2018 – 31,466 miles
- 2017 – 23,793 miles
- 2016 – 20,722 miles
- 2015 – 16,804 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,380 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,380 miles (+180)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 87,380 miles
- Test number
- 248365115146
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Fail87,200 miles (+3,926)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,200 miles
- Test number
- 971845627670
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides, 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,274 miles (+4,789)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 83,274 miles
- Test number
- 323242692155
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,485 miles (+6,495)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,485 miles
- Test number
- 564756509296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,990 miles (+11,968)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 71,990 miles
- Test number
- 819397293292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,022 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 60,022 miles
- Test number
- 859238753947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,021 miles (+14,210)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,021 miles
- Test number
- 671696661350
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass45,811 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 45,811 miles
- Test number
- 566945866728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail45,809 miles (+3,584)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,809 miles
- Test number
- 244670593167
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel occasionally drops (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,225 miles (+4,857)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 42,225 miles
- Test number
- 268340446977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,368 miles (+5,902)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 37,368 miles
- Test number
- 639636686456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 31,466 miles
- Test number
- 874085577120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,466 miles (+7,673)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,466 miles
- Test number
- 189438616631
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass23,793 miles (+3,071)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 23,793 miles
- Test number
- 864744723018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,722 miles (+3,918)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 20,722 miles
- Test number
- 977227621894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,804 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 16,804 miles
- Test number
- 317803665115
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Questions about LS12 MKM
- Does LS12 MKM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 MKM is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 MKM?
- The MOT on LS12 MKM is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 MKM done?
- LS12 MKM was recorded at 87,380 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
- Has LS12 MKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 MKM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 MKM 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 MKM find?
- LS12 MKM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear tyre obviously under inflated.
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