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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LT12 XMEMOT history

LT12 XME is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

LT12 XME grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,346 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XME
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
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XME was last recorded at 89,346 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 6,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,941 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,405 miles
Average per year
6,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,346 miles
  • 2025 – 82,941 miles
  • 2023 – 76,060 miles
  • 2022 – 66,010 miles
  • 2021 – 54,945 miles
  • 2020 – 43,818 miles
  • 2019 – 31,155 miles
  • 2018 – 25,103 miles
  • 2017 – 24,011 miles
  • 2015 – 21,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,346 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,346 miles (+6,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,346 miles
    Test number
    651278354429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass82,941 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    340779507545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail82,903 miles (+6,843)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    163747060833
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass76,060 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    879115432729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,010 miles (+11,065)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    155277502903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,945 miles (+11,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    468832901708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass43,818 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    472417940985
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail43,818 miles (+12,663)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    546961611982
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass31,155 miles (+6,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,155 miles
    Test number
    841664903702
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases damaged flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass25,103 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,103 miles
    Test number
    850009946830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,011 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    127174930422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,128 miles (+3,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,128 miles
    Test number
    893836365911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass17,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,863 miles
    Test number
    145779815463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 XME

Does LT12 XME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XME is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XME?
The MOT on LT12 XME is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 XME done?
LT12 XME was recorded at 89,346 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 6,279 miles a year.
Has LT12 XME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XME has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 XME 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 XME find?
LT12 XME passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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