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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

T12 GRKMOT history

T12 GRK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
86,585 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 GRK
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
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 GRK was last recorded at 86,585 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,585 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,585 miles
  • 2024 – 76,203 miles
  • 2022 – 65,447 miles
  • 2021 – 60,049 miles
  • 2020 – 57,958 miles
  • 2019 – 52,044 miles
  • 2018 – 44,627 miles
  • 2017 – 40,307 miles
  • 2016 – 33,824 miles
  • 2015 – 26,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,585 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,585 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    311852327912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail86,585 miles (+10,382)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    161299368586
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Pass76,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,203 miles
    Test number
    737313411011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail76,203 miles (+10,756)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,203 miles
    Test number
    502258531935
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass65,447 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,447 miles
    Test number
    422268642679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,707 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    544532684564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,049 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,049 miles
    Test number
    776675674775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,958 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    708152892835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,044 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    242779413144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,627 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,627 miles
    Test number
    722892750712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,307 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,307 miles
    Test number
    197034511463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,824 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    953925365702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,104 miles
    Test number
    106723775019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 GRK

Does T12 GRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 GRK expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 GRK?
The MOT on T12 GRK expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 GRK done?
T12 GRK was recorded at 86,585 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
Has T12 GRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 GRK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 GRK 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 T12 GRK find?
T12 GRK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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