Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc
LS12 OALMOT history
LS12 OAL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 158,642 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 OAL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 OAL was last recorded at 158,642 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,410 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,232 miles
- Average per year
- 9,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,642 miles
- 2025 – 150,410 miles
- 2024 – 144,184 miles
- 2023 – 140,854 miles
- 2022 – 140,818 miles
- 2021 – 124,790 miles
- 2020 – 115,085 miles
- 2019 – 107,908 miles
- 2018 – 94,334 miles
- 2017 – 78,777 miles
- 2016 – 67,900 miles
- 2015 – 50,180 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,642 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,642 miles (+8,232)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 158,642 miles
- Test number
- 648531668753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,410 miles (+6,226)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 150,410 miles
- Test number
- 347770424918
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door mirror loose
- AdvisoryHand brake travel
Pass144,184 miles (+3,330)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 144,184 miles
- Test number
- 238994267794
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,854 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 140,854 miles
- Test number
- 641566189396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,818 miles (+105)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,818 miles
- Test number
- 383562014091
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded, lower spring mounts
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Fail140,713 miles (+15,923)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,713 miles
- Test number
- 551928017426
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass124,790 miles (+28)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 124,790 miles
- Test number
- 299403838969
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,762 miles (+9,677)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,762 miles
- Test number
- 207893110056
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,085 miles (+7,177)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 115,085 miles
- Test number
- 142067695088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just off 1.0mm minimum requirerment. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,908 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 107,908 miles
- Test number
- 667877679887
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail107,907 miles (+13,573)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,907 miles
- Test number
- 221391130589
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,334 miles (+15,557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 94,334 miles
- Test number
- 497482760340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lowor rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 78,777 miles
- Test number
- 784535930743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,777 miles (+10,877)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,777 miles
- Test number
- 536313563793
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,900 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 67,900 miles
- Test number
- 740075414226
- AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
- AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
Fail67,900 miles (+17,720)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,900 miles
- Test number
- 918412281084
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
- AdvisoryInternal headlamp aim adjustment
- AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
Pass50,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 50,180 miles
- Test number
- 616508775096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 OAL
- Does LS12 OAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OAL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 OAL?
- The MOT on LS12 OAL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 OAL done?
- LS12 OAL was recorded at 158,642 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 9,544 miles a year.
- Has LS12 OAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 OAL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS12 OAL 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 OAL find?
- LS12 OAL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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