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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 OUUMOT history

LS12 OUU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LS12 OUU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,313 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OUU was last recorded at 99,313 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 5,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,516 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,797 miles
Average per year
7,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,313 miles
  • 2025 – 93,516 miles
  • 2024 – 84,131 miles
  • 2023 – 75,121 miles
  • 2022 – 66,909 miles
  • 2021 – 59,798 miles
  • 2020 – 53,043 miles
  • 2019 – 43,112 miles
  • 2018 – 26,461 miles
  • 2017 – 24,478 miles
  • 2016 – 17,841 miles
  • 2015 – 14,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,313 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    877123028448
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail99,312 miles (+5,796)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,312 miles
    Test number
    473206784304
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,516 miles (+9,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,516 miles
    Test number
    845367475719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,131 miles (+9,010)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    328115941259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,121 miles
    Test number
    807676852245
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Fail75,121 miles (+8,212)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,121 miles
    Test number
    376855094931
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Pass66,909 miles (+7,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,909 miles
    Test number
    905747189071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass59,798 miles (+6,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    452598220151
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  9. Pass53,043 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    921639147822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,112 miles (+16,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    278381401895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass26,461 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,461 miles
    Test number
    150880415109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,437 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,437 miles
    Test number
    643510661246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,425 miles (+1,947)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    382658106083
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass24,478 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,478 miles
    Test number
    926414235811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,841 miles (+3,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,841 miles
    Test number
    724851591930
    • AdvisoryBoth O/S/F and N/S/F tyres getting low on tread but both over 2mm

  16. Pass14,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,668 miles
    Test number
    348554015184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OUU

Does LS12 OUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OUU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OUU?
The MOT on LS12 OUU is valid until 20 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 OUU done?
LS12 OUU was recorded at 99,313 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 7,581 miles a year.
Has LS12 OUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OUU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 OUU 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 OUU find?
LS12 OUU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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