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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LS12 PHYMOT history

LS12 PHY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LS12 PHY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,127 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PHY was last recorded at 72,127 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 4,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,656 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,471 miles
Average per year
5,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,127 miles
  • 2025 – 67,656 miles
  • 2024 – 60,672 miles
  • 2023 – 55,197 miles
  • 2022 – 52,221 miles
  • 2021 – 48,945 miles
  • 2020 – 36,285 miles
  • 2019 – 32,260 miles
  • 2018 – 28,289 miles
  • 2017 – 24,793 miles
  • 2016 – 18,724 miles
  • 2015 – 14,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,127 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,127 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    329795819135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,656 miles (+6,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,656 miles
    Test number
    683458588991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass60,672 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,672 miles
    Test number
    449860827187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,197 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    913772030279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,221 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    700698672513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,945 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    470520167006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,777 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,777 miles
    Test number
    935571828574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,285 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    746924889029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,260 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,260 miles
    Test number
    153853722660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,289 miles
    Test number
    707255873884
    • 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)
  11. Fail28,289 miles (+3,496)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,289 miles
    Test number
    103565857259
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
  12. Pass24,793 miles (+6,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,793 miles
    Test number
    592891299222
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
  13. Pass18,724 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,724 miles
    Test number
    707975084010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,143 miles
    Test number
    315769025051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 PHY

Does LS12 PHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 PHY is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PHY?
The MOT on LS12 PHY is valid until 17 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 PHY done?
LS12 PHY was recorded at 72,127 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 5,032 miles a year.
Has LS12 PHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PHY has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LS12 PHY 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 PHY find?
LS12 PHY passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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