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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LT12 NDJMOT history

LT12 NDJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LT12 NDJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,432 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 NDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 NDJ was last recorded at 113,432 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,428 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,432 miles
  • 2025 – 109,649 miles
  • 2024 – 97,784 miles
  • 2023 – 97,262 miles
  • 2022 – 93,484 miles
  • 2021 – 79,043 miles
  • 2020 – 70,454 miles
  • 2019 – 59,711 miles
  • 2018 – 51,172 miles
  • 2017 – 42,490 miles
  • 2016 – 36,047 miles
  • 2015 – 29,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,432 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield insecure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,432 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    664451630333
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield insecure.

  2. Fail113,428 miles (+3,779)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,428 miles
    Test number
    403895225956
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Possibly Washer Bottle Empty. (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield insecure.

  3. Pass109,649 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,649 miles
    Test number
    929593407617
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on dash

  4. Fail109,649 miles (+77)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,649 miles
    Test number
    668019620031
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From centre and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on dash

  5. Fail109,572 miles (+11,788)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,572 miles
    Test number
    771511684321
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone (Detached) (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,784 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,784 miles
    Test number
    341513573011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,262 miles (+3,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    277232182703
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass93,484 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,484 miles
    Test number
    947355518508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    324762293545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail88,103 miles (+9,060)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    735666759734
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass79,043 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    509664539225
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail79,043 miles (+8,589)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    924015707467
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,454 miles (+10,743)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,454 miles
    Test number
    958021295485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,711 miles (+8,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,711 miles
    Test number
    517742377661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass51,172 miles (+8,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,172 miles
    Test number
    169867146952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass42,490 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,490 miles
    Test number
    141837578110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,047 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,047 miles
    Test number
    933454440226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,390 miles
    Test number
    696604085068
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 NDJ

Does LT12 NDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 NDJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 NDJ?
The MOT on LT12 NDJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 NDJ done?
LT12 NDJ was recorded at 113,432 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 7,424 miles a year.
Has LT12 NDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 NDJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 NDJ 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 NDJ find?
LT12 NDJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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