
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
LB12 VGCMOT history
LB12 VGC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 119,187 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 VGC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 VGC was last recorded at 119,187 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 18,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,350 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,837 miles
- Average per year
- 8,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,187 miles
- 2025 – 100,350 miles
- 2024 – 93,625 miles
- 2022 – 81,199 miles
- 2021 – 64,066 miles
- 2020 – 56,575 miles
- 2019 – 50,227 miles
- 2018 – 44,389 miles
- 2017 – 35,396 miles
- 2016 – 28,344 miles
- 2015 – 23,378 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Central Front Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front headlamp mounting slight damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,187 miles (+18,837)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 119,187 miles
- Test number
- 246856112128
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,350 miles (+6,725)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 100,350 miles
- Test number
- 683419601608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,625 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 93,625 miles
- Test number
- 344070886655
- AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp mounting slight damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door sill corroded through
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail93,621 miles (+12,422)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,621 miles
- Test number
- 252949738364
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp mounting slight damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door sill corroded through
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass81,199 miles (+164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 81,199 miles
- Test number
- 439656967593
- AdvisoryTPMS Indicates low tyre pressure
Fail81,035 miles (+16,969)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,035 miles
- Test number
- 647451930771
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTPMS Indicates low tyre pressure
Pass64,066 miles (+7,491)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 64,066 miles
- Test number
- 723872396759
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass56,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 56,575 miles
- Test number
- 739114561876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,575 miles (+6,348)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,575 miles
- Test number
- 246284543448
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass50,227 miles (+5,838)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 50,227 miles
- Test number
- 178891353032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass44,389 miles (+8,993)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 44,389 miles
- Test number
- 968087565235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,396 miles (+7,052)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 35,396 miles
- Test number
- 558118362108
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,344 miles (+4,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 28,344 miles
- Test number
- 780454129899
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,378 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 23,378 miles
- Test number
- 886192605203
- NoteO/S/R shock absorber leaking but not considered excesssive
Questions about LB12 VGC
- Does LB12 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VGC is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 VGC?
- The MOT on LB12 VGC is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 VGC done?
- LB12 VGC was recorded at 119,187 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,939 miles a year.
- Has LB12 VGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 VGC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB12 VGC 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 VGC find?
- LB12 VGC passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; handbrake has travel; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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