Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LB12 VCAMOT history
LB12 VCA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 117,041 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,628 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 VCA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 VCA was last recorded at 117,041 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 8,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,656 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,385 miles
- Average per year
- 8,628 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,041 miles
- 2025 – 108,656 miles
- 2024 – 97,585 miles
- 2023 – 81,766 miles
- 2022 – 65,935 miles
- 2021 – 51,152 miles
- 2020 – 36,010 miles
- 2019 – 32,836 miles
- 2018 – 30,653 miles
- 2017 – 29,200 miles
- 2016 – 25,302 miles
- 2015 – 20,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,041 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroding.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,041 miles (+8,385)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 117,041 miles
- Test number
- 339988106917
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroding.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,656 miles (+11,071)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 108,656 miles
- Test number
- 943659775906
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass97,585 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 97,585 miles
- Test number
- 942172696776
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,585 miles (+15,819)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,585 miles
- Test number
- 132815405708
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,766 miles (+15,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 81,766 miles
- Test number
- 316251499354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,935 miles (+14,783)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 65,935 miles
- Test number
- 367328897607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 51,152 miles
- Test number
- 598796490807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,152 miles (+15,142)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,152 miles
- Test number
- 128424166570
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass36,010 miles (+3,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 36,010 miles
- Test number
- 433941091574
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,836 miles (+2,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 32,836 miles
- Test number
- 526098620512
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass30,653 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 30,653 miles
- Test number
- 547649081103
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail30,653 miles (+1,453)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,653 miles
- Test number
- 596595783335
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass29,200 miles (+3,898)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 29,200 miles
- Test number
- 647344332211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,302 miles (+5,063)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 25,302 miles
- Test number
- 498917938437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,239 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,239 miles
- Test number
- 496618995180
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass20,239 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 20,239 miles
- Test number
- 887118295111
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about LB12 VCA
- Does LB12 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VCA is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 VCA?
- The MOT on LB12 VCA is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 VCA done?
- LB12 VCA was recorded at 117,041 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,628 miles a year.
- Has LB12 VCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 VCA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB12 VCA 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 VCA find?
- LB12 VCA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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