Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LB12 VLEMOT history
LB12 VLE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 133,224 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 VLE
- 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 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 VLE was last recorded at 133,224 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 9,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,732 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,492 miles
- Average per year
- 8,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,224 miles
- 2025 – 123,732 miles
- 2024 – 116,327 miles
- 2023 – 103,222 miles
- 2022 – 94,135 miles
- 2021 – 86,464 miles
- 2020 – 80,334 miles
- 2018 – 68,996 miles
- 2017 – 59,052 miles
- 2016 – 50,992 miles
- 2015 – 37,096 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,224 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,224 miles (+9,492)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 133,224 miles
- Test number
- 730967317580
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,732 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 123,732 miles
- Test number
- 187653032935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail123,728 miles (+7,401)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,728 miles
- Test number
- 327256968109
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,327 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 116,327 miles
- Test number
- 708062779987
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail116,324 miles (+13,102)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,324 miles
- Test number
- 430497220980
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 103,222 miles
- Test number
- 503867425112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,220 miles (+9,085)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,220 miles
- Test number
- 728624984165
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake nearly at full travel.
Pass94,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 94,135 miles
- Test number
- 777105198461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,133 miles (+7,669)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,133 miles
- Test number
- 750891620107
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,464 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,464 miles
- Test number
- 753938294750
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass80,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 80,334 miles
- Test number
- 438878252490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,334 miles (+11,338)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,334 miles
- Test number
- 775708067205
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass68,996 miles (+9,944)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 68,996 miles
- Test number
- 829166177195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,052 miles (+8,060)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 59,052 miles
- Test number
- 610853787702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,992 miles (+13,896)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 50,992 miles
- Test number
- 295243240403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 37,096 miles
- Test number
- 339986555188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 VLE
- Does LB12 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VLE is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 VLE?
- The MOT on LB12 VLE is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 VLE done?
- LB12 VLE was recorded at 133,224 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 8,489 miles a year.
- Has LB12 VLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 VLE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 VLE 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 VLE find?
- LB12 VLE passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; 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, and 2 more.
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