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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB12 PFYMOT history

LB12 PFY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,888 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 PFY
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
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 PFY was last recorded at 97,888 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,701 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
6,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,888 miles
  • 2025 – 93,785 miles
  • 2024 – 87,555 miles
  • 2023 – 82,476 miles
  • 2022 – 74,743 miles
  • 2021 – 64,906 miles
  • 2020 – 59,769 miles
  • 2019 – 54,864 miles
  • 2018 – 48,609 miles
  • 2017 – 40,146 miles
  • 2016 – 34,218 miles
  • 2015 – 29,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,888 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,888 miles (+187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    674333069878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,701 miles (+3,916)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    608175302673
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,785 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,785 miles
    Test number
    100246967438
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,555 miles (+5,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    475924568222
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion

  5. Pass82,476 miles (+7,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,476 miles
    Test number
    883599674830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,743 miles (+9,837)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    574548104275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,906 miles (+5,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    720193535380
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slightly higher (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm appox (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,769 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    862918077471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    881948259404
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail54,864 miles (+6,255)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    252112020427
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass48,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    938738908496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  12. Fail48,609 miles (+8,463)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    498898474658
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  13. Pass40,146 miles (+5,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    505604026536
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,218 miles (+4,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    660640215903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,509 miles
    Test number
    479120825192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 PFY

Does LB12 PFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 PFY is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 PFY?
The MOT on LB12 PFY is valid until 29 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 PFY done?
LB12 PFY was recorded at 97,888 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
Has LB12 PFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 PFY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 PFY 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 PFY find?
LB12 PFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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