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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

S12 DVHMOT history

S12 DVH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

S12 DVH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,096 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DVH was last recorded at 147,096 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,424 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,672 miles
Average per year
7,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,096 miles
  • 2024 – 143,424 miles
  • 2023 – 140,173 miles
  • 2022 – 133,693 miles
  • 2021 – 119,746 miles
  • 2020 – 108,728 miles
  • 2019 – 103,003 miles
  • 2018 – 99,226 miles
  • 2017 – 93,094 miles
  • 2016 – 76,170 miles
  • 2015 – 64,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 185/60R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,096 miles
    Test number
    165599085994
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Fail147,096 miles (+3,672)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,096 miles
    Test number
    933624950025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass143,424 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,424 miles
    Test number
    710467903364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail143,422 miles (+3,249)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,422 miles
    Test number
    982636885445
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass140,173 miles (+6,480)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,173 miles
    Test number
    995036487595
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  6. Pass133,693 miles (+13,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    144316557936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass119,746 miles (+11,018)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,746 miles
    Test number
    411827591891
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,728 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,728 miles
    Test number
    810664287442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail108,726 miles (+5,723)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,726 miles
    Test number
    433270347520
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass103,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,003 miles
    Test number
    165800626842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail103,003 miles (+3,777)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,003 miles
    Test number
    907770821094
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass99,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    203634229445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,226 miles (+6,132)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    902656885023
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass93,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,094 miles
    Test number
    471421117022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,089 miles (+16,919)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    581985097233
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    254792299830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,170 miles (+11,891)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    163314301316
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass64,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    865274805177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 DVH

Does S12 DVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DVH is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 DVH?
The MOT on S12 DVH is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 DVH done?
S12 DVH was recorded at 147,096 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,746 miles a year.
Has S12 DVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DVH has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 DVH 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 S12 DVH find?
S12 DVH passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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