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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 PFOMOT history

LS12 PFO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LS12 PFO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,337 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PFO
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
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PFO was last recorded at 83,337 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 2,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,950 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,387 miles
Average per year
5,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,337 miles
  • 2025 – 80,950 miles
  • 2024 – 76,925 miles
  • 2023 – 76,839 miles
  • 2022 – 68,171 miles
  • 2021 – 58,665 miles
  • 2020 – 52,175 miles
  • 2019 – 39,207 miles
  • 2018 – 26,848 miles
  • 2016 – 25,386 miles
  • 2015 – 21,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,337 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

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.

  • Park brake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items suspended from rear view mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Light wiper damage to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,337 miles (+2,387)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    188003084619
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  2. Pass80,950 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    622183561853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,947 miles (+4,022)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    985674438341
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,925 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    981786946714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,839 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    408881137237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,827 miles (+3,527)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    923374115492
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass73,300 miles (+5,129)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,300 miles
    Test number
    810879442739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems suspended from rear mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryLight wiper damage to screen
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel

  8. Pass68,171 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    588805458375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems suspended from rear view mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryLight wiper damage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel

  9. Fail68,170 miles (+9,505)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,170 miles
    Test number
    497612088746
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems suspended from rear view mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryLight wiper damage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass58,665 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    282319506587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on wear blocks (2.00mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems suspended from rear view mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryLight wiper damage to windscreen

  11. Fail58,665 miles (+6,490)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    142041278535
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on wear blocks (2.00mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems suspended from rear view mirror may obstruct drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryLight wiper damage to windscreen

  12. Pass52,175 miles (+12,968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    746676177490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    280872071799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,207 miles (+12,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    405130208131
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass26,848 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    621013926101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,386 miles (+4,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    994254429114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a small cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass21,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,086 miles
    Test number
    107500195037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 PFO

Does LS12 PFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 PFO is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PFO?
The MOT on LS12 PFO is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 PFO done?
LS12 PFO was recorded at 83,337 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
Has LS12 PFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PFO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 PFO 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 PFO find?
LS12 PFO passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 70 14; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, and 3 more.

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