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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 VFUMOT history

LB12 VFU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
47,901 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VFU was last recorded at 47,901 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 7,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,792 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,109 miles
Average per year
3,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,901 miles
  • 2025 – 40,792 miles
  • 2024 – 38,424 miles
  • 2023 – 35,412 miles
  • 2022 – 32,925 miles
  • 2021 – 29,538 miles
  • 2020 – 26,813 miles
  • 2019 – 24,325 miles
  • 2018 – 18,823 miles
  • 2017 – 13,647 miles
  • 2016 – 11,363 miles
  • 2015 – 8,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,901 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - rear bush - starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - rear bush - starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer - outer skin corroded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,901 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    868992131720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - rear bush - starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - rear bush - starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer - outer skin corroded.

  2. Fail47,901 miles (+7,109)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    105751270378
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - rear bush - starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - rear bush - starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer - outer skin corroded.

  3. Pass40,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    620205353330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail40,792 miles (+2,368)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    461486009529
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass38,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    667934291944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,424 miles (+3,012)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    271729688367
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass35,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    839797746176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,412 miles (+2,487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    286563555407
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass32,925 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    219750967879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,538 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,538 miles
    Test number
    750402786858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,813 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    26,813 miles
    Test number
    436504121107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,325 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,325 miles
    Test number
    887069733300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,823 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,823 miles
    Test number
    816559943433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,647 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    13,647 miles
    Test number
    608153132337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,363 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    11,363 miles
    Test number
    855278155822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    8,785 miles
    Test number
    646156995139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VFU

Does LB12 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VFU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VFU?
The MOT on LB12 VFU is valid until 7 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 VFU done?
LB12 VFU was recorded at 47,901 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
Has LB12 VFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VFU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 VFU 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 VFU find?
LB12 VFU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - rear bush - starting to de-bond.; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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