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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

B20 LDOMOT history

B20 LDO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

B20 LDO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,011 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 LDO
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
23 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 LDO was last recorded at 119,011 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,623 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
7,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,011 miles
  • 2025 – 107,256 miles
  • 2024 – 99,196 miles
  • 2023 – 95,661 miles
  • 2022 – 87,004 miles
  • 2021 – 79,495 miles
  • 2020 – 73,524 miles
  • 2019 – 69,487 miles
  • 2018 – 60,964 miles
  • 2017 – 48,455 miles
  • 2016 – 36,952 miles
  • 2015 – 30,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,011 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,011 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,011 miles
    Test number
    338781195076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,623 miles (+11,367)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,623 miles
    Test number
    112713354917
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  3. Pass107,256 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,256 miles
    Test number
    699614091339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  4. Fail107,254 miles (+8,058)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,254 miles
    Test number
    715486376751
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  5. Pass99,196 miles (+3,535)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    149164998119
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve and clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
  6. Pass95,661 miles (+2,032)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,661 miles
    Test number
    602217441414
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass93,629 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,629 miles
    Test number
    258134498868
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail93,629 miles (+6,625)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,629 miles
    Test number
    530097858784
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass87,004 miles (+7,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    823674440569
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass79,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    190703267180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Fail79,495 miles (+5,971)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    772526363335
    • MajorHeadlamp are incorrectly positioned interference with the main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass73,524 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    645756481174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,343 miles (+3,856)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    620066871350
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  14. Pass69,487 miles (+8,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,487 miles
    Test number
    364951360296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass60,964 miles (+12,509)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    398490905168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,455 miles (+11,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,455 miles
    Test number
    127381312860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,952 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    499240136187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass30,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,561 miles
    Test number
    607939615262
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about B20 LDO

Does B20 LDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 LDO is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 LDO?
The MOT on B20 LDO is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 LDO done?
B20 LDO was recorded at 119,011 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,895 miles a year.
Has B20 LDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 LDO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on B20 LDO 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 B20 LDO find?
B20 LDO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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