
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
LT12 XMJMOT history
LT12 XMJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 64,073 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 64,073 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 XMJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 XMJ was last recorded at 64,073 miles on 27 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 64,071 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,073 miles
- 2025 – 56,385 miles
- 2024 – 49,138 miles
- 2023 – 42,086 miles
- 2022 – 39,131 miles
- 2021 – 34,677 miles
- 2020 – 29,812 miles
- 2019 – 24,361 miles
- 2018 – 20,249 miles
- 2017 – 17,249 miles
- 2016 – 14,486 miles
- 2015 – 10,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, but not excessively Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,073 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 64,073 miles
- Test number
- 516125981693
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail64,071 miles (+7,686)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,071 miles
- Test number
- 243051884456
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,385 miles (+7,247)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 56,385 miles
- Test number
- 174670786257
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 49,138 miles
- Test number
- 341403797853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,138 miles (+7,052)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,138 miles
- Test number
- 555256337072
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass42,086 miles (+2,955)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 42,086 miles
- Test number
- 290878677738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 39,131 miles
- Test number
- 235848654737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,131 miles (+4,454)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,131 miles
- Test number
- 322269571386
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,677 miles (+4,865)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 34,677 miles
- Test number
- 300431049402
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass29,812 miles (+5,451)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 29,812 miles
- Test number
- 663796524910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,361 miles (+4,112)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 24,361 miles
- Test number
- 651616688654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,249 miles (+3,000)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 20,249 miles
- Test number
- 793206167830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,249 miles (+2,763)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 17,249 miles
- Test number
- 321809409208
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass14,486 miles (+3,817)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 14,486 miles
- Test number
- 406539380051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,669 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 10,669 miles
- Test number
- 115235465033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,645 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,645 miles
- Test number
- 629744265083
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Questions about LT12 XMJ
- Does LT12 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XMJ is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 XMJ?
- The MOT on LT12 XMJ is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 XMJ done?
- LT12 XMJ was recorded at 64,073 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,758 miles a year.
- Has LT12 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 XMJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT12 XMJ 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 XMJ find?
- LT12 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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