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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 VGEMOT history

LB12 VGE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,968 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VGE
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
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VGE was last recorded at 115,968 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 8,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,455 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,513 miles
Average per year
8,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,968 miles
  • 2024 – 107,455 miles
  • 2023 – 97,794 miles
  • 2022 – 88,624 miles
  • 2021 – 80,638 miles
  • 2020 – 74,457 miles
  • 2019 – 67,708 miles
  • 2018 – 61,341 miles
  • 2017 – 52,928 miles
  • 2016 – 40,934 miles
  • 2015 – 31,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,968 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,968 miles (+8,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,968 miles
    Test number
    770446932350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass107,455 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,455 miles
    Test number
    346396702723
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail107,453 miles (+9,659)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    228799725146
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass97,794 miles (+9,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    726020915620
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass88,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    667448676956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,624 miles (+7,986)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    807415109876
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass80,638 miles (+6,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    864981982928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass74,457 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    338318133744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,708 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,708 miles
    Test number
    521573791688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,341 miles (+8,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,341 miles
    Test number
    269893231403
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass52,928 miles (+11,994)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,928 miles
    Test number
    351913553540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    230977286617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,934 miles (+9,175)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    385385822529
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass31,759 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,759 miles
    Test number
    648079295121
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split .
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LB12 VGE

Does LB12 VGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VGE is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VGE?
The MOT on LB12 VGE is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VGE done?
LB12 VGE was recorded at 115,968 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
Has LB12 VGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VGE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 VGE 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 VGE find?
LB12 VGE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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