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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 JSXMOT history

LB12 JSX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,599 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 JSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 JSX was last recorded at 103,599 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,806 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,793 miles
Average per year
7,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,599 miles
  • 2024 – 99,806 miles
  • 2022 – 91,385 miles
  • 2021 – 86,236 miles
  • 2020 – 77,100 miles
  • 2019 – 70,554 miles
  • 2018 – 62,539 miles
  • 2017 – 52,748 miles
  • 2016 – 42,712 miles
  • 2015 – 34,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,599 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,599 miles
    Test number
    141498573268
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail103,599 miles (+3,793)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,599 miles
    Test number
    405475171165
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass99,806 miles (+4,655)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,806 miles
    Test number
    411937142886
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass95,151 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,151 miles
    Test number
    525878946679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass91,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    890223689830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,385 miles (+5,149)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    114134673279
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,236 miles (+9,136)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,236 miles
    Test number
    353257607891
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass77,100 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    715701044159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,554 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    129567701624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,539 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,539 miles
    Test number
    264398147426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,748 miles (+10,036)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    106114843442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    844438306710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,712 miles (+7,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    442757405084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  14. Pass34,922 miles (+11,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    260361590095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass23,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,464 miles
    Test number
    488829505030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB12 JSX

Does LB12 JSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 JSX is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 JSX?
The MOT on LB12 JSX is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 JSX done?
LB12 JSX was recorded at 103,599 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,265 miles a year.
Has LB12 JSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 JSX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 JSX 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 JSX find?
LB12 JSX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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