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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB12 XFYMOT history

LB12 XFY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,750 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XFY
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
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 XFY was last recorded at 89,750 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 14,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,939 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,811 miles
Average per year
5,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,750 miles
  • 2025 – 74,939 miles
  • 2024 – 68,495 miles
  • 2023 – 62,614 miles
  • 2022 – 57,770 miles
  • 2021 – 56,396 miles
  • 2020 – 55,899 miles
  • 2019 – 53,831 miles
  • 2018 – 45,261 miles
  • 2017 – 40,809 miles
  • 2016 – 36,636 miles
  • 2015 – 28,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,750 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,750 miles (+14,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,750 miles
    Test number
    697864535609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. Pass74,939 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    227805216568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Fail74,922 miles (+6,427)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    333717932945
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass68,495 miles (+5,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    450201136240
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,614 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    770506147328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,487 miles (+4,717)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    190670183335
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass57,770 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    704308061911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,396 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    291246980953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,899 miles (+2,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,899 miles
    Test number
    462327343808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass53,831 miles (+8,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,831 miles
    Test number
    552531621068
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn.
  11. Pass45,261 miles (+4,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,261 miles
    Test number
    441491007244
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's worn.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad's wearing low.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  12. Pass40,809 miles (+4,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,809 miles
    Test number
    738105997384
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking/perished.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn outer.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner.
  13. Pass36,636 miles (+8,584)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    847582149451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,052 miles
    Test number
    785847185119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 XFY

Does LB12 XFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 XFY is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XFY?
The MOT on LB12 XFY is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 XFY done?
LB12 XFY was recorded at 89,750 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
Has LB12 XFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 XFY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 XFY 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 XFY find?
LB12 XFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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