Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LB12 BZWMOT history
LB12 BZW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,059 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 76,059 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 BZW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 BZW was last recorded at 76,059 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 11,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,041 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,018 miles
- Average per year
- 6,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,059 miles
- 2025 – 65,041 miles
- 2024 – 53,408 miles
- 2023 – 49,065 miles
- 2021 – 41,016 miles
- 2020 – 32,922 miles
- 2019 – 23,657 miles
- 2018 – 19,446 miles
- 2017 – 15,877 miles
- 2016 – 13,105 miles
- 2015 – 11,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,059 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,059 miles (+11,018)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 76,059 miles
- Test number
- 748764021496
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,041 miles (+11,633)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 65,041 miles
- Test number
- 731179268518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,408 miles (+4,343)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 53,408 miles
- Test number
- 549553029930
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass49,065 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 49,065 miles
- Test number
- 944042975006
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail49,054 miles (+8,038)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,054 miles
- Test number
- 347533361962
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high Up and Down Adjuster not moving (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Up and Down Adjuster not moving (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass41,016 miles (+8,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 41,016 miles
- Test number
- 859922745467
- 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))
Pass32,922 miles (+9,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 32,922 miles
- Test number
- 201250050689
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass23,657 miles (+4,211)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 23,657 miles
- Test number
- 668895235095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,446 miles (+3,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 19,446 miles
- Test number
- 855609821509
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,877 miles (+2,772)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 15,877 miles
- Test number
- 209058816364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,105 miles (+1,961)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 13,105 miles
- Test number
- 232568501909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,144 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 11,144 miles
- Test number
- 505879145194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB12 BZW
- Does LB12 BZW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BZW is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 BZW?
- The MOT on LB12 BZW is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 BZW done?
- LB12 BZW was recorded at 76,059 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,109 miles a year.
- Has LB12 BZW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 BZW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB12 BZW 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 BZW find?
- LB12 BZW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread.
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