Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LB12 UFYMOT history
LB12 UFY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,943 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 113,943 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 UFY
- 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
- 26 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 UFY was last recorded at 113,943 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,795 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,148 miles
- Average per year
- 6,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,943 miles
- 2025 – 110,795 miles
- 2024 – 101,588 miles
- 2022 – 96,144 miles
- 2021 – 91,660 miles
- 2020 – 85,550 miles
- 2019 – 78,805 miles
- 2018 – 73,011 miles
- 2017 – 57,423 miles
- 2015 – 40,260 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,943 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,943 miles (+3,148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 113,943 miles
- Test number
- 609079389119
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Pass110,795 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 110,795 miles
- Test number
- 197300675541
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,795 miles (+9,207)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,795 miles
- Test number
- 365501250731
- MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,588 miles (+5,444)4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 101,588 miles
- Test number
- 490086926677
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust: silencer, outer skin corroded but no leaks
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,144 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 96,144 miles
- Test number
- 409791991588
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail96,144 miles (+4,484)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,144 miles
- Test number
- 674787785863
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass91,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 91,660 miles
- Test number
- 931421341145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,660 miles (+6,110)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,660 miles
- Test number
- 384024970968
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass85,550 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 85,550 miles
- Test number
- 924658810535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,540 miles (+6,735)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,540 miles
- Test number
- 767408009867
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass78,805 miles (+5,794)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,805 miles
- Test number
- 748697608698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,011 miles
- Test number
- 812430553102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,011 miles (+15,588)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,011 miles
- Test number
- 340238617576
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass57,423 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 57,423 miles
- Test number
- 423785432150
- 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)
Fail57,423 miles (+17,163)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,423 miles
- Test number
- 228408951353
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Pass40,260 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 40,260 miles
- Test number
- 233892303203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB12 UFY
- Does LB12 UFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 UFY is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 UFY?
- The MOT on LB12 UFY is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 UFY done?
- LB12 UFY was recorded at 113,943 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,730 miles a year.
- Has LB12 UFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 UFY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 UFY 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 UFY find?
- LB12 UFY passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; handbrake travel.
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