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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 VJZMOT history

LS12 VJZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LS12 VJZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,601 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VJZ was last recorded at 97,601 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,147 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,454 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,601 miles
  • 2024 – 95,147 miles
  • 2023 – 92,051 miles
  • 2022 – 88,502 miles
  • 2021 – 81,382 miles
  • 2020 – 70,528 miles
  • 2019 – 59,295 miles
  • 2018 – 57,332 miles
  • 2017 – 48,556 miles
  • 2016 – 34,634 miles
  • 2015 – 27,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,601 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    829087294797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,601 miles (+2,454)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    218673007073
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass95,147 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    900479082140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,051 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,051 miles
    Test number
    406254155464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,502 miles
    Test number
    184586519247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail88,502 miles (+92)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,502 miles
    Test number
    193049617253
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail88,410 miles (+7,028)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    147357559727
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass81,382 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    277102553778
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail81,382 miles (+10,854)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    133852329989
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass70,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    303803501333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,528 miles (+11,233)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    279035602433
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass59,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    157971798400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,295 miles (+1,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    124718861200
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass57,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    774983953847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,332 miles (+8,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    588821077882
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass48,556 miles (+13,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,556 miles
    Test number
    740746511263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside image condition
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
  17. Pass34,634 miles (+7,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,634 miles
    Test number
    348963344556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass27,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,132 miles
    Test number
    498439985056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VJZ

Does LS12 VJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VJZ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VJZ?
The MOT on LS12 VJZ is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VJZ done?
LS12 VJZ was recorded at 97,601 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has LS12 VJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VJZ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 VJZ 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 VJZ find?
LS12 VJZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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