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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LT12 NFOMOT history

LT12 NFO is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 159,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

LT12 NFO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2024
Mileage
159,777 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 NFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 NFO was last recorded at 159,777 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 25,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,957 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
25,820 miles
Average per year
16,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,777 miles
  • 2022 – 133,957 miles
  • 2021 – 122,785 miles
  • 2020 – 114,733 miles
  • 2019 – 97,902 miles
  • 2018 – 82,979 miles
  • 2017 – 62,411 miles
  • 2016 – 48,420 miles
  • 2015 – 32,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,777 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight travel in handbrake

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper suspension mount play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,777 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    159,777 miles
    Test number
    963893102883
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in handbrake

  2. Fail159,777 miles (+25,820)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,777 miles
    Test number
    464948751646
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight travel in handbrake

  3. Pass133,957 miles (+11,172)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    165905155119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,785 miles (+8,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,785 miles
    Test number
    206996072391
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass114,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,733 miles
    Test number
    882929398482
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount play

  6. Fail114,733 miles (+16,831)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,733 miles
    Test number
    361881121119
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount play

  7. Pass97,902 miles (+14,923)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,902 miles
    Test number
    779888426771
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    736074558454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail82,979 miles (+20,568)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    556088007384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass62,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    649706453901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail62,409 miles (+13,989)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,409 miles
    Test number
    691925452647
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 20%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass48,420 miles (+16,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,420 miles
    Test number
    553345285684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,358 miles
    Test number
    106432985091
    • NoteDiesel smoke test ok,but not detectable.

Questions about LT12 NFO

Does LT12 NFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 NFO expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 NFO?
The MOT on LT12 NFO expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 NFO done?
LT12 NFO was recorded at 159,777 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 16,098 miles a year.
Has LT12 NFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 NFO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LT12 NFO 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 NFO find?
LT12 NFO passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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