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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LT12 XLEMOT history

LT12 XLE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 42,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LT12 XLE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,689 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XLE
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XLE was last recorded at 42,689 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,485 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,204 miles
Average per year
1,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,689 miles
  • 2024 – 38,485 miles
  • 2023 – 36,724 miles
  • 2022 – 34,481 miles
  • 2021 – 33,174 miles
  • 2020 – 32,132 miles
  • 2019 – 31,342 miles
  • 2018 – 31,051 miles
  • 2017 – 29,468 miles
  • 2016 – 28,646 miles
  • 2015 – 21,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S + O/S , rear bushe(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,689 miles
    Test number
    875229964563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S + O/S , rear bushe(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail42,689 miles (+4,204)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,689 miles
    Test number
    773764556619
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S + O/S , rear bushe(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass38,485 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,485 miles
    Test number
    549547996275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass36,724 miles (+2,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    905684506236
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower exhaust downpipe flex joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass34,481 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,481 miles
    Test number
    691704049163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,174 miles (+1,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,174 miles
    Test number
    831233961833
    • 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))

  7. Pass32,132 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,132 miles
    Test number
    690641625234
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass31,342 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,342 miles
    Test number
    407238394895
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass31,051 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,051 miles
    Test number
    529797938492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,468 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    277029340059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,646 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,646 miles
    Test number
    851253064178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,219 miles
    Test number
    468634955002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 XLE

Does LT12 XLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XLE is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XLE?
The MOT on LT12 XLE is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 XLE done?
LT12 XLE was recorded at 42,689 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,877 miles a year.
Has LT12 XLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XLE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 XLE 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 XLE find?
LT12 XLE passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s + o/s , rear bushe(s); front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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