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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LB12 YPHMOT history

LB12 YPH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,236 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 YPH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 YPH was last recorded at 152,236 miles on 21 May 2026, 6,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,854 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,382 miles
Average per year
10,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,236 miles
  • 2025 – 145,854 miles
  • 2024 – 144,381 miles
  • 2023 – 141,777 miles
  • 2022 – 140,106 miles
  • 2021 – 126,417 miles
  • 2020 – 110,566 miles
  • 2019 – 97,541 miles
  • 2018 – 90,867 miles
  • 2017 – 72,729 miles
  • 2015 – 41,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,236 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Both rear shock absorber covers loose
  • AdvisoryFront Radiator lower support arm/bar missing?
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Day time running lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear cables outer casing corroding at support areas (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,236 miles (+6,382)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,236 miles
    Test number
    949766040650
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Both rear shock absorber covers loose
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator lower support arm/bar missing?
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Day time running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear cables outer casing corroding at support areas (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,854 miles (+1,473)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,854 miles
    Test number
    364078827856
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV boots . N/Side weeping some grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront No lower support for front rad
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers. Reduced dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer cable corroded at wire support area (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust tail pipe close to bumper
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass144,381 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,381 miles
    Test number
    435441687408
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,777 miles
    Test number
    255237722830
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,777 miles (+1,671)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,777 miles
    Test number
    771594537714
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,106 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,106 miles
    Test number
    446830043275
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicates incorrect tyre pressure

  7. Fail140,106 miles (+13,689)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,106 miles
    Test number
    120522497950
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicates incorrect tyre pressure

  8. Pass126,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,417 miles
    Test number
    375050681948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box section corroded

  9. Fail126,417 miles (+15,851)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,417 miles
    Test number
    270479655410
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box section corroded

  10. Pass110,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    880526077533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  11. Fail110,566 miles (+13,025)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    330855480358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass97,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,541 miles
    Test number
    448747177050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus inner tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail97,541 miles (+6,674)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,541 miles
    Test number
    223312281251
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus inner tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass90,867 miles (+18,138)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,867 miles
    Test number
    372806081649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,729 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    176402421139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail72,674 miles (+30,954)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,674 miles
    Test number
    955510329043
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,720 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,720 miles
    Test number
    238352532180
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail41,711 miles (+745)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    875766872927
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail40,966 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    565114269308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 YPH

Does LB12 YPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 YPH is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 YPH?
The MOT on LB12 YPH is valid until 12 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 YPH done?
LB12 YPH was recorded at 152,236 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 10,397 miles a year.
Has LB12 YPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 YPH has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 YPH 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 YPH find?
LB12 YPH passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 10 more.

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