Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LS12 SYDMOT history
LS12 SYD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,634 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,634 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 SYD
- 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
- 14 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 SYD was last recorded at 91,634 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 2,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 89,465 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,169 miles
- Average per year
- 6,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,634 miles
- 2024 – 89,465 miles
- 2023 – 75,523 miles
- 2022 – 66,148 miles
- 2021 – 63,132 miles
- 2020 – 58,034 miles
- 2019 – 49,120 miles
- 2018 – 45,300 miles
- 2017 – 38,569 miles
- 2016 – 32,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,634 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,634 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,634 miles
- Test number
- 818915426934
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,465 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 89,465 miles
- Test number
- 132612815252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail89,465 miles (+7,660)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,465 miles
- Test number
- 114706511057
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass81,805 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 81,805 miles
- Test number
- 191923432181
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,805 miles (+6,282)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,805 miles
- Test number
- 625900181073
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,523 miles (+9,375)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 75,523 miles
- Test number
- 299942873535
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,148 miles (+3,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 66,148 miles
- Test number
- 784297298095
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 63,132 miles
- Test number
- 222056474628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,132 miles (+5,098)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,132 miles
- Test number
- 844273531410
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass58,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 58,034 miles
- Test number
- 472790203451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,034 miles (+8,914)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,034 miles
- Test number
- 936204673365
- 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))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,120 miles (+3,820)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 49,120 miles
- Test number
- 572905868691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,300 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 45,300 miles
- Test number
- 917822105760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,299 miles (+6,730)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,299 miles
- Test number
- 820139706925
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass38,569 miles (+6,071)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 38,569 miles
- Test number
- 961540456497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,498 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 32,498 miles
- Test number
- 423612944175
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre scrubbing outside edge
Questions about LS12 SYD
- Does LS12 SYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SYD is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 SYD?
- The MOT on LS12 SYD is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 SYD done?
- LS12 SYD was recorded at 91,634 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 6,154 miles a year.
- Has LS12 SYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 SYD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 SYD 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 SYD find?
- LS12 SYD passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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