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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LT12 XMVMOT history

LT12 XMV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LT12 XMV white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
127,234 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XMV was last recorded at 127,234 miles on 8 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,234 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,234 miles
  • 2025 – 119,519 miles
  • 2024 – 108,732 miles
  • 2023 – 97,686 miles
  • 2022 – 86,972 miles
  • 2021 – 75,105 miles
  • 2020 – 65,961 miles
  • 2019 – 53,186 miles
  • 2018 – 40,672 miles
  • 2017 – 29,533 miles
  • 2016 – 17,748 miles
  • 2015 – 8,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,234 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,234 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,234 miles
    Test number
    743817663285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail127,234 miles (+7,715)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,234 miles
    Test number
    902446265691
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so damaged that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,519 miles (+10,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,519 miles
    Test number
    354727388931
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass108,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    364688633092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,732 miles (+11,046)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    652361044054
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,686 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,686 miles
    Test number
    182986036898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,972 miles (+11,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,972 miles
    Test number
    184088663185
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    844422241290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail75,105 miles (+9,144)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    477966262182
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass65,961 miles (+12,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    236391781255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,186 miles (+12,514)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    605051944077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,672 miles (+11,139)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,672 miles
    Test number
    855263959028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,533 miles
    Test number
    447767773176
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on shoulders

  14. Fail29,533 miles (+11,785)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,533 miles
    Test number
    917636879547
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on shoulders

  15. Pass17,748 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,748 miles
    Test number
    319797544836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail8,653 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,653 miles
    Test number
    158989465450
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass8,653 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,653 miles
    Test number
    778769265069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LT12 XMV

Does LT12 XMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XMV is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XMV?
The MOT on LT12 XMV is valid until 7 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 XMV done?
LT12 XMV was recorded at 127,234 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 10,623 miles a year.
Has LT12 XMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XMV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 XMV 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 XMV find?
LT12 XMV passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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