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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB12 APFMOT history

LB12 APF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,545 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 APF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 APF was last recorded at 71,545 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 5,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,593 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,952 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,545 miles
  • 2025 – 65,593 miles
  • 2024 – 56,503 miles
  • 2023 – 47,790 miles
  • 2022 – 41,688 miles
  • 2021 – 34,836 miles
  • 2019 – 31,357 miles
  • 2018 – 28,515 miles
  • 2017 – 27,222 miles
  • 2016 – 24,782 miles
  • 2015 – 16,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,545 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,545 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    426220014616
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

  2. Fail71,545 miles (+5,952)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    953932755901
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

  3. Pass65,593 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    498612455497
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail65,593 miles (+9,090)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    176558829913
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass56,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,503 miles
    Test number
    387242085456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,503 miles (+8,713)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,503 miles
    Test number
    912815020824
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,790 miles (+6,102)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    617894298361
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO 1.5MM LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO WEAR BARS IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS OF 18%

  8. Pass41,688 miles (+6,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,688 miles
    Test number
    795968345701
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  9. Pass34,836 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    373546220811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,357 miles
    Test number
    669670783390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,357 miles (+2,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,357 miles
    Test number
    893721830658
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass28,515 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,515 miles
    Test number
    160071569838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,222 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    848979954555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,782 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,782 miles
    Test number
    691421971787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,869 miles
    Test number
    275371425183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 APF

Does LB12 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 APF is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 APF?
The MOT on LB12 APF is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 APF done?
LB12 APF was recorded at 71,545 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has LB12 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 APF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 APF 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 APF find?
LB12 APF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: drive belt worn, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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