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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 XDSMOT history

LB12 XDS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
87,750 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XDS
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
3 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 XDS was last recorded at 87,750 miles on 27 May 2026, 2,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,127 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,623 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,750 miles
  • 2025 – 85,127 miles
  • 2024 – 82,126 miles
  • 2023 – 76,803 miles
  • 2022 – 71,766 miles
  • 2021 – 65,898 miles
  • 2020 – 61,979 miles
  • 2019 – 58,023 miles
  • 2018 – 53,491 miles
  • 2017 – 47,359 miles
  • 2016 – 42,844 miles
  • 2015 – 37,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wishbone rear bushes starting to split

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,750 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    547659103787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,127 miles (+3,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    927836757125
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes starting to split slightly
    • AdvisoryNoise on timing chain on start up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake dragging slightly
    • AdvisoryRear axle and front subframe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres approaching wear bars
    • AdvisorySlight blow on front exhaust flexy
  3. Pass82,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,126 miles
    Test number
    499781593722
    • AdvisoryTiming chain noisy on start up
  4. Fail82,126 miles (+5,323)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,126 miles
    Test number
    308139662958
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTiming chain noisy on start up
  5. Pass76,803 miles (+5,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,803 miles
    Test number
    677300273207
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes starting to split
  6. Pass71,766 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,766 miles
    Test number
    334504452811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,898 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    325440223300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,979 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    228187373652
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes starting to split
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front brake discs
  9. Pass58,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    945630406083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,023 miles (+4,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    568525562349
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass53,491 miles (+6,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    847033806595
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
  12. Pass47,359 miles (+4,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,359 miles
    Test number
    725820945886
    • AdvisoryTyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes splitting
  13. Pass42,844 miles (+5,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,844 miles
    Test number
    697295722715
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to crack
  14. Pass37,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,591 miles
    Test number
    405990895166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 XDS

Does LB12 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 XDS is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XDS?
The MOT on LB12 XDS is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 XDS done?
LB12 XDS was recorded at 87,750 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has LB12 XDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 XDS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 XDS 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 XDS find?
LB12 XDS passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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