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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LS12 PZGMOT history

LS12 PZG is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 196,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

LS12 PZG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
196,035 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
19,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PZG was last recorded at 196,035 miles on 24 May 2024, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,864 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
19,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,035 miles
  • 2023 – 183,302 miles
  • 2022 – 168,364 miles
  • 2021 – 160,380 miles
  • 2020 – 146,745 miles
  • 2019 – 117,844 miles
  • 2018 – 88,330 miles
  • 2017 – 57,557 miles
  • 2016 – 38,874 miles
  • 2015 – 19,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,035 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering.

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,035 miles (+171)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    196,035 miles
    Test number
    391306631455
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Fail195,864 miles (+90)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,864 miles
    Test number
    504337722803
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Fail195,774 miles (+12,472)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,774 miles
    Test number
    437079279866
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass183,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    183,302 miles
    Test number
    215102904125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail183,302 miles (+4)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,302 miles
    Test number
    855127876870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail183,298 miles (+14,934)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,298 miles
    Test number
    546560659116
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass168,364 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,364 miles
    Test number
    579229536244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit advise changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCustomer advised exhaust cleaned
  8. Fail168,346 miles (+7,966)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,346 miles
    Test number
    730050925823
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit advise changing (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass160,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,380 miles
    Test number
    837905875983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,380 miles (+13,635)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,380 miles
    Test number
    521765181440
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass146,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,745 miles
    Test number
    400145889814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly loosing shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Fail146,745 miles (+28,901)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,745 miles
    Test number
    191834788038
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly loosing shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass117,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,844 miles
    Test number
    236775082541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Fail117,844 miles (+29,514)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,844 miles
    Test number
    538670978276
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass88,330 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,330 miles
    Test number
    530482883607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail88,059 miles (+30,502)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    579972773833
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass57,557 miles (+18,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    886713945131
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass38,874 miles (+19,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,874 miles
    Test number
    645922531436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge of tyre is mishaped
  19. Pass19,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,007 miles
    Test number
    116849475447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS12 PZG

Does LS12 PZG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 PZG expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PZG?
The MOT on LS12 PZG expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 PZG done?
LS12 PZG was recorded at 196,035 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 19,284 miles a year.
Has LS12 PZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PZG has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 PZG 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 PZG find?
LS12 PZG passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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