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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 VBYMOT history

LB12 VBY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,225 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VBY was last recorded at 126,225 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,927 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,298 miles
Average per year
8,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,225 miles
  • 2025 – 120,927 miles
  • 2024 – 115,215 miles
  • 2023 – 107,919 miles
  • 2022 – 97,586 miles
  • 2021 – 88,590 miles
  • 2020 – 78,424 miles
  • 2019 – 68,488 miles
  • 2018 – 58,136 miles
  • 2017 – 48,796 miles
  • 2016 – 39,377 miles
  • 2015 – 29,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,225 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,225 miles (+5,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,225 miles
    Test number
    153208525175
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass120,927 miles (+5,712)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,927 miles
    Test number
    301233312613
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate bulb not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,215 miles (+7,296)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,215 miles
    Test number
    606217591041
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass107,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,919 miles
    Test number
    426192892270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,919 miles (+10,333)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,919 miles
    Test number
    607724427621
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass97,586 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    932563185712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    308740639046
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail88,589 miles (+10,165)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    453304102237
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass78,424 miles (+9,936)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    204488919599
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass68,488 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    675468813286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,486 miles (+10,350)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    158336142564
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bump stop insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass58,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,136 miles
    Test number
    159920612742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,136 miles (+9,340)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,136 miles
    Test number
    199194609271
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

  14. Pass48,796 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    686336102108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,377 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    812003932714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,880 miles
    Test number
    368865664321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VBY

Does LB12 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VBY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VBY?
The MOT on LB12 VBY is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VBY done?
LB12 VBY was recorded at 126,225 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,884 miles a year.
Has LB12 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VBY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 VBY 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 VBY find?
LB12 VBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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