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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LT12 XKXMOT history

LT12 XKX is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LT12 XKX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,429 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XKX
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XKX was last recorded at 104,429 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 14,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,385 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,044 miles
Average per year
7,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,429 miles
  • 2025 – 90,385 miles
  • 2024 – 88,508 miles
  • 2023 – 85,278 miles
  • 2022 – 76,769 miles
  • 2021 – 69,400 miles
  • 2020 – 62,386 miles
  • 2019 – 54,315 miles
  • 2018 – 52,710 miles
  • 2017 – 46,692 miles
  • 2016 – 41,187 miles
  • 2015 – 27,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,429 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,429 miles (+14,044)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,429 miles
    Test number
    994967613473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,385 miles (+1,877)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,385 miles
    Test number
    731170356197
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass88,508 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    322279412149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,278 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    419119918816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,769 miles (+7,369)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,769 miles
    Test number
    691322158760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm and edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated loosing outer skin
  6. Pass69,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    373227975157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,400 miles (+7,014)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    821685053064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam renew bulb and check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working renew bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass62,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    851449614774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail62,386 miles (+8,071)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    435456831506
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass54,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,315 miles
    Test number
    605859602665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,315 miles (+1,605)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,315 miles
    Test number
    553366611804
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 185/60 r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass52,710 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,710 miles
    Test number
    567638368136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    203111221061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,692 miles (+5,505)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    533905376984
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass41,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,187 miles
    Test number
    451369056214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,187 miles (+14,036)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,187 miles
    Test number
    280178970675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass27,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,151 miles
    Test number
    856223405126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 XKX

Does LT12 XKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XKX is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XKX?
The MOT on LT12 XKX is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 XKX done?
LT12 XKX was recorded at 104,429 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,097 miles a year.
Has LT12 XKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XKX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LT12 XKX 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 XKX find?
LT12 XKX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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