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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LT12 LRTMOT history

LT12 LRT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LT12 LRT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,300 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 LRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 LRT was last recorded at 81,300 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 8,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,126 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,174 miles
Average per year
3,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,300 miles
  • 2025 – 73,126 miles
  • 2024 – 69,332 miles
  • 2023 – 66,449 miles
  • 2022 – 64,997 miles
  • 2021 – 61,070 miles
  • 2020 – 57,888 miles
  • 2019 – 55,195 miles
  • 2018 – 52,493 miles
  • 2017 – 51,771 miles
  • 2016 – 44,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - at axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,300 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    517447719188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - at axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,300 miles (+8,174)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    944592225471
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - at axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,126 miles (+3,794)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    836598803567
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass69,332 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,332 miles
    Test number
    313324221663
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass66,449 miles (+1,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    767335864658
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,997 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,997 miles
    Test number
    702623836586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,070 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    484318333953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass57,888 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    823277395884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,195 miles
    Test number
    182851566396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,195 miles (+2,702)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,195 miles
    Test number
    496985235157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass52,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    483853518300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,493 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    255549729600
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass52,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    930036721890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,493 miles (+722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    268760505603
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass51,771 miles (+7,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    786208290624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    795656889366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,080 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    653369517887
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LT12 LRT

Does LT12 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 LRT is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 LRT?
The MOT on LT12 LRT is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 LRT done?
LT12 LRT was recorded at 81,300 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,742 miles a year.
Has LT12 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 LRT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 LRT 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 LT12 LRT find?
LT12 LRT passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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