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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 VLDMOT history

LB12 VLD is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
143,397 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VLD
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
10 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VLD was last recorded at 143,397 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 12,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,506 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,891 miles
Average per year
10,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,397 miles
  • 2024 – 130,506 miles
  • 2023 – 115,943 miles
  • 2022 – 106,284 miles
  • 2021 – 92,269 miles
  • 2020 – 84,641 miles
  • 2019 – 75,396 miles
  • 2018 – 72,208 miles
  • 2017 – 55,223 miles
  • 2015 – 37,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,397 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,397 miles (+12,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,397 miles
    Test number
    287137723408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,506 miles (+14,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,506 miles
    Test number
    340164996950
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,943 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,943 miles
    Test number
    573900280774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,533 miles (+9,249)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,533 miles
    Test number
    613532044392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass106,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    953024592070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,284 miles (+14,015)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    933749063686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass92,269 miles (+7,628)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    203152064764
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  8. Pass84,641 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    996752272375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,502 miles (+9,106)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    392941126067
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    984443624806
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake check
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll link play

  11. Fail75,396 miles (+8)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    310174226255
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake check
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll link play

  12. Fail75,388 miles (+3,180)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,388 miles
    Test number
    798481445446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has several leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  13. Pass72,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    634806624964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,208 miles (+6,198)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    547267760402
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass66,010 miles (+10,787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    701642357061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise regular checks or replace (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise regular checks or replace (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,223 miles (+17,366)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    719845893512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,857 miles
    Test number
    716445655199
    • NoteWindscreen scratched but not effecting the view of the road

Questions about LB12 VLD

Does LB12 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VLD is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VLD?
The MOT on LB12 VLD is valid until 31 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 VLD done?
LB12 VLD was recorded at 143,397 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 10,144 miles a year.
Has LB12 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VLD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 VLD 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 VLD find?
LB12 VLD passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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