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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

V12 JSHMOT history

V12 JSH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

V12 JSH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,202 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 JSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 JSH was last recorded at 66,202 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,526 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,676 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,202 miles
  • 2025 – 62,526 miles
  • 2024 – 57,961 miles
  • 2023 – 54,221 miles
  • 2022 – 50,205 miles
  • 2021 – 46,301 miles
  • 2020 – 43,252 miles
  • 2019 – 40,571 miles
  • 2018 – 37,616 miles
  • 2017 – 34,037 miles
  • 2016 – 29,702 miles
  • 2015 – 21,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,202 miles (+3,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    382853982729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  2. Pass62,526 miles (+4,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    173725839669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass57,961 miles (+3,740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,961 miles
    Test number
    979690350756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator has a product on the lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass54,221 miles (+4,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    156433636135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass50,205 miles (+3,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,205 miles
    Test number
    728293339194
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass46,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    323550369413
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Fail46,301 miles (+3,049)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    545011296780
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass43,252 miles (+2,681)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,252 miles
    Test number
    371303774225
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass40,571 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    723240855499
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres distorted
  10. Fail40,571 miles (+2,955)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    679166220010
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres distorted
  11. Pass37,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,616 miles
    Test number
    321517492318
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Fail37,616 miles (+3,579)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,616 miles
    Test number
    384461937614
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass34,037 miles (+4,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,037 miles
    Test number
    848891402570
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres showing slight bulge on inner sidewalls
  14. Pass29,702 miles (+7,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    878027439121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing slight bulge outer sidewall
  15. Pass21,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,976 miles
    Test number
    147203675412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 JSH

Does V12 JSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 JSH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 JSH?
The MOT on V12 JSH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 JSH done?
V12 JSH was recorded at 66,202 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has V12 JSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 JSH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on V12 JSH 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 V12 JSH find?
V12 JSH passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished, and 1 more.

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