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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LB12 AEPMOT history

LB12 AEP is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
166,085 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AEP was last recorded at 166,085 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,974 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
11,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,085 miles
  • 2025 – 159,268 miles
  • 2024 – 151,078 miles
  • 2023 – 139,223 miles
  • 2022 – 125,081 miles
  • 2021 – 107,213 miles
  • 2020 – 92,910 miles
  • 2019 – 78,646 miles
  • 2018 – 59,851 miles
  • 2017 – 45,273 miles
  • 2016 – 42,438 miles
  • 2015 – 36,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,085 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,085 miles (+111)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    166,085 miles
    Test number
    962831711501
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,974 miles (+6,706)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,974 miles
    Test number
    915858867801
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,268 miles
    Test number
    520299152698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,268 miles (+8,190)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,268 miles
    Test number
    618338109616
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,078 miles (+11,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    151,078 miles
    Test number
    154072584064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass139,223 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,223 miles
    Test number
    181859155980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail139,221 miles (+14,140)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,221 miles
    Test number
    634383020375
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,081 miles (+17,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,081 miles
    Test number
    948708509684
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass107,213 miles (+14,303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,213 miles
    Test number
    549518661586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    443538886911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail92,910 miles (+14,264)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    499504564499
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass78,646 miles (+18,795)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,646 miles
    Test number
    488940870569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,851 miles (+14,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    901317411043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass45,273 miles (+2,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,273 miles
    Test number
    453724326798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass42,438 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,438 miles
    Test number
    624676978625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass36,388 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    345321665182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB12 AEP

Does LB12 AEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AEP is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AEP?
The MOT on LB12 AEP is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AEP done?
LB12 AEP was recorded at 166,085 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 11,926 miles a year.
Has LB12 AEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AEP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 AEP 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 LB12 AEP find?
LB12 AEP passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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