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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 WDUMOT history

LB12 WDU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,806 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 WDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 WDU was last recorded at 93,806 miles on 18 May 2026, 4,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,290 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,516 miles
Average per year
6,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,806 miles
  • 2025 – 89,290 miles
  • 2024 – 83,678 miles
  • 2023 – 75,827 miles
  • 2022 – 66,771 miles
  • 2021 – 58,889 miles
  • 2020 – 52,563 miles
  • 2019 – 46,871 miles
  • 2018 – 40,101 miles
  • 2017 – 32,907 miles
  • 2016 – 25,757 miles
  • 2015 – 20,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,806 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    592424525772
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail93,806 miles (+4,516)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    897365554497
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass89,290 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,290 miles
    Test number
    239536619822
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bothsides light lens slightly tinted
  4. Fail89,290 miles (+5,612)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,290 miles
    Test number
    162420867323
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bothsides light lens slightly tinted
  5. Pass83,678 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    926894570332
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear bothsides lights tinted
  6. Fail83,678 miles (+7,851)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    551138661233
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear bothsides lights tinted
  7. Pass75,827 miles (+9,056)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,827 miles
    Test number
    802118912930
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Pass66,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,771 miles
    Test number
    613379434538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail66,771 miles (+7,882)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,771 miles
    Test number
    719807486572
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced tinted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tinted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced tinted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tinted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass58,889 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    762994821819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,563 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,563 miles
    Test number
    575129104273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,871 miles (+6,770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    734975941726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,101 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,101 miles
    Test number
    679812032901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,907 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,907 miles
    Test number
    753089093693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,757 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,757 miles
    Test number
    520536969513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    256636365433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 WDU

Does LB12 WDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 WDU is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 WDU?
The MOT on LB12 WDU is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 WDU done?
LB12 WDU was recorded at 93,806 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,743 miles a year.
Has LB12 WDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 WDU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 WDU 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 WDU find?
LB12 WDU passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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