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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 LNCMOT history

LB12 LNC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 121,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,674 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LNC
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LNC was last recorded at 121,674 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,674 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,674 miles
  • 2024 – 113,432 miles
  • 2023 – 99,105 miles
  • 2022 – 94,421 miles
  • 2021 – 85,702 miles
  • 2020 – 81,601 miles
  • 2019 – 79,085 miles
  • 2018 – 68,591 miles
  • 2017 – 53,718 miles
  • 2016 – 39,772 miles
  • 2015 – 30,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,674 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    395662151455
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail121,674 miles (+8,242)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    846701661135
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass113,432 miles (+14,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    819549561374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass99,105 miles (+4,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    520455850376
    • 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))
  5. Pass94,421 miles (+8,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,421 miles
    Test number
    798305094063
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers damp
  6. Pass85,702 miles (+4,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    603714657410
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shocker damp
    • AdvisoryO/s tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low
  7. Pass81,601 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    227901959947
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing close to limit
  8. Pass79,085 miles (+10,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,085 miles
    Test number
    685085694942
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low
  9. Pass68,591 miles (+14,873)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    219238870477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,718 miles (+13,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,718 miles
    Test number
    907628281517
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre 2mm 175/70/14
  11. Pass39,772 miles (+9,608)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,772 miles
    Test number
    830760955083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,164 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    419582035173
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail30,162 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    165941035165
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 LNC

Does LB12 LNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LNC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LNC?
The MOT on LB12 LNC is valid until 21 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 LNC done?
LB12 LNC was recorded at 121,674 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,551 miles a year.
Has LB12 LNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LNC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 LNC 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 LNC find?
LB12 LNC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both.

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