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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 TXXMOT history

LS12 TXX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LS12 TXX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,796 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TXX
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
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TXX was last recorded at 122,796 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 8,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,911 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,885 miles
Average per year
9,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,796 miles
  • 2025 – 113,911 miles
  • 2024 – 106,161 miles
  • 2023 – 97,333 miles
  • 2022 – 87,785 miles
  • 2021 – 78,705 miles
  • 2020 – 72,617 miles
  • 2019 – 60,854 miles
  • 2018 – 50,608 miles
  • 2017 – 40,835 miles
  • 2016 – 31,458 miles
  • 2015 – 22,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,796 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,796 miles (+8,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,796 miles
    Test number
    776128367379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,911 miles
    Test number
    794301788447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,908 miles (+7,747)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    620517229336
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    403048204579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,158 miles (+8,825)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    310245440300
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass97,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    704866850312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail97,333 miles (+9,548)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    578905382809
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    427726914653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail87,783 miles (+9,078)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    678711136754
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass78,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    731497624308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,702 miles (+6,085)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,702 miles
    Test number
    459817036434
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass72,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    72,617 miles
    Test number
    573822874338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail72,617 miles (+11,763)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,617 miles
    Test number
    938082087056
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass60,854 miles (+10,246)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,854 miles
    Test number
    510486919953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,608 miles (+9,773)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    956462525358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,835 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,835 miles
    Test number
    489779254502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,458 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,458 miles
    Test number
    780793516398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,272 miles
    Test number
    506599615138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,272 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,272 miles
    Test number
    685799315115
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS12 TXX

Does LS12 TXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TXX is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TXX?
The MOT on LS12 TXX is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TXX done?
LS12 TXX was recorded at 122,796 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 9,165 miles a year.
Has LS12 TXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TXX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 TXX 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 TXX find?
LS12 TXX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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