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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 PJYMOT history

LS12 PJY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 80,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LS12 PJY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,047 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PJY was last recorded at 80,047 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 18,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,815 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
18,232 miles
Average per year
5,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,047 miles
  • 2025 – 61,815 miles
  • 2024 – 52,851 miles
  • 2023 – 44,479 miles
  • 2022 – 39,628 miles
  • 2021 – 35,983 miles
  • 2020 – 32,987 miles
  • 2019 – 30,322 miles
  • 2018 – 26,384 miles
  • 2017 – 24,196 miles
  • 2016 – 20,684 miles
  • 2015 – 16,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,047 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,047 miles
    Test number
    391220481718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail80,047 miles (+18,232)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,047 miles
    Test number
    552499373131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass61,815 miles (+8,964)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    288390524171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass52,851 miles (+8,372)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    504574810688
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass44,479 miles (+4,851)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    487083134123
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass39,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    871698117051
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Fail39,628 miles (+3,645)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    563546366710
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. Pass35,983 miles (+2,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,983 miles
    Test number
    428852150962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass32,987 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,987 miles
    Test number
    201354591109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,322 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,322 miles
    Test number
    650629800279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,384 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,384 miles
    Test number
    643046011016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,196 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    637858267819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,684 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,684 miles
    Test number
    383578104971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,502 miles
    Test number
    365286105165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,502 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,502 miles
    Test number
    747406405128
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS12 PJY

Does LS12 PJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 PJY is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PJY?
The MOT on LS12 PJY is valid until 2 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 PJY done?
LS12 PJY was recorded at 80,047 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,585 miles a year.
Has LS12 PJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PJY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 PJY 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 PJY find?
LS12 PJY passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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