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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,272 cc

J412 FMBMOT history

J412 FMB is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Feb 1992. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,043 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J412 FMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
13 Feb 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J412 FMB was last recorded at 86,043 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,709 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
1,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,043 miles
  • 2024 – 84,709 miles
  • 2022 – 84,150 miles
  • 2020 – 82,624 miles
  • 2019 – 77,285 miles
  • 2017 – 68,156 miles
  • 2016 – 60,579 miles
  • 2015 – 56,376 miles
  • 2014 – 56,070 miles
  • 2013 – 52,659 miles
  • 2009 – 52,532 miles
  • 2008 – 52,063 miles
  • 2007 – 50,996 miles
  • 2006 – 49,813 miles
  • 2005 – 48,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,043 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x fronts (also heavily perished/cracked) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,043 miles (+1,334)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,043 miles
    Test number
    259408676900
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x fronts (also heavily perished/cracked) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass84,709 miles (+559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    753577852748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (aslo perished) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass84,150 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,150 miles
    Test number
    927622158806
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass82,624 miles (+5,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,624 miles
    Test number
    264858567928
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,285 miles (+9,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    774816321629
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass68,156 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    670770199592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,579 miles (+4,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    248422363776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slight noise
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2x worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass56,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    483443020765
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat is missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

  9. Fail56,376 miles (+306)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    260925287856
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat is missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

  10. Pass56,070 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,070 miles
    Test number
    239130884293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,659 miles
    Test number
    856920383224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,659 miles (+127)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,659 miles
    Test number
    879757673294
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass52,532 miles (+469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    931269399205
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass52,063 miles (+1,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    841627518330
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass50,996 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    474829707385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,813 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,813 miles
    Test number
    462289416374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,647 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    48,647 miles
    Test number
    710009925319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,631 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    982006625325
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about J412 FMB

Does J412 FMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J412 FMB is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J412 FMB?
The MOT on J412 FMB is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J412 FMB done?
J412 FMB was recorded at 86,043 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,873 miles a year.
Has J412 FMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J412 FMB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on J412 FMB 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 J412 FMB find?
J412 FMB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rears; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet, and 3 more.

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