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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 PGVMOT history

LB12 PGV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,169 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 PGV
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 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 PGV was last recorded at 66,169 miles on 7 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2026: 66,169 miles, lower than 66,189 miles on 6 Jul 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,189 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Average per year
4,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,169 miles
  • 2025 – 62,601 miles
  • 2024 – 59,836 miles
  • 2023 – 55,333 miles
  • 2022 – 51,261 miles
  • 2021 – 46,347 miles
  • 2020 – 42,040 miles
  • 2019 – 37,417 miles
  • 2018 – 32,397 miles
  • 2017 – 27,087 miles
  • 2016 – 21,610 miles
  • 2015 – 16,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,169 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,169 miles (-20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    935259191651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail66,189 miles (+3,588)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    290957964212
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,601 miles (+2,765)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    398108005819
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass59,836 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,836 miles
    Test number
    724674657062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    881884427864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,333 miles (+4,072)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    577192392061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass51,261 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    302735383370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,347 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    580354442306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,040 miles (+4,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    751320781550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass37,417 miles (+5,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    350744538256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass32,397 miles (+5,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,397 miles
    Test number
    988213389391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass27,087 miles (+5,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,087 miles
    Test number
    274086137284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre (side walls perished)

  13. Pass21,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,610 miles
    Test number
    346851236088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,610 miles (+5,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,610 miles
    Test number
    553522256429
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass16,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,599 miles
    Test number
    859860165198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 PGV

Does LB12 PGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 PGV is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 PGV?
The MOT on LB12 PGV is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 PGV done?
LB12 PGV was recorded at 66,169 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
Has LB12 PGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 PGV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 PGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 PGV find?
LB12 PGV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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