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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 XREMOT history

LS12 XRE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LS12 XRE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,176 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XRE
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
12 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XRE was last recorded at 107,176 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 10,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,913 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,263 miles
Average per year
9,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,176 miles
  • 2025 – 96,913 miles
  • 2024 – 90,019 miles
  • 2023 – 81,901 miles
  • 2022 – 74,055 miles
  • 2021 – 68,434 miles
  • 2020 – 60,671 miles
  • 2019 – 53,450 miles
  • 2018 – 41,962 miles
  • 2017 – 30,128 miles
  • 2016 – 19,100 miles
  • 2015 – 7,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Under-trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,176 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    639218341126
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail107,176 miles (+10,263)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    771665689267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,913 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    477214567195
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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. Fail96,913 miles (+6,894)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    975812075990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and side edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,019 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    581655612760
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail90,019 miles (+8,118)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    609801976578
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass81,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    825834720704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,901 miles (+7,846)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    878920693071
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass74,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    100130726406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,055 miles (+5,621)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    213643284142
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass68,434 miles (+7,763)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,434 miles
    Test number
    956748833827
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass60,671 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    231332365509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,450 miles (+11,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    53,450 miles
    Test number
    759773198523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  14. Pass41,962 miles (+11,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    413972393979
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass30,128 miles (+11,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,128 miles
    Test number
    341825025747
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  16. Pass19,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,100 miles
    Test number
    283517943163
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn low & just shy of marker

  17. Fail19,100 miles (+11,998)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,100 miles
    Test number
    432687474164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn low & just shy of marker

  18. Pass7,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    7,102 miles
    Test number
    806065135174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XRE

Does LS12 XRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XRE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XRE?
The MOT on LS12 XRE is valid until 30 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 XRE done?
LS12 XRE was recorded at 107,176 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 9,131 miles a year.
Has LS12 XRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XRE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XRE 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 XRE find?
LS12 XRE passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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