Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LB12 YWFMOT history
LB12 YWF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,922 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 93,922 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,883 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 YWF
- 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
- 30 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 YWF was last recorded at 93,922 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 8,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,674 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,248 miles
- Average per year
- 6,883 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,922 miles
- 2025 – 85,674 miles
- 2024 – 78,840 miles
- 2023 – 69,827 miles
- 2022 – 64,198 miles
- 2021 – 58,097 miles
- 2019 – 48,315 miles
- 2018 – 42,953 miles
- 2017 – 33,491 miles
- 2016 – 26,730 miles
- 2015 – 20,301 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,922 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 93,922 miles
- Test number
- 796504599637
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
Fail93,922 miles (+8,248)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,922 miles
- Test number
- 318749613282
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
Pass85,674 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 85,674 miles
- Test number
- 903673005506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,665 miles (+6,825)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,665 miles
- Test number
- 878330189533
- MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,840 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 78,840 miles
- Test number
- 361984847518
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,840 miles (+9,013)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,840 miles
- Test number
- 810115586029
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,827 miles (+5,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 69,827 miles
- Test number
- 180333608011
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,198 miles (+6,101)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 64,198 miles
- Test number
- 803501518791
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel on limit
Pass58,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 58,097 miles
- Test number
- 907279703699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,097 miles (+9,782)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,097 miles
- Test number
- 171879466658
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass48,315 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,315 miles
- Test number
- 808027582073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail48,315 miles (+5,362)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,315 miles
- Test number
- 166353980425
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass42,953 miles (+9,462)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 42,953 miles
- Test number
- 236762886037
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass33,491 miles (+6,761)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 33,491 miles
- Test number
- 322352590812
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass26,730 miles (+6,429)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 26,730 miles
- Test number
- 122149075045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 20,301 miles
- Test number
- 165278005257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 YWF
- Does LB12 YWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 YWF is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 YWF?
- The MOT on LB12 YWF is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 YWF done?
- LB12 YWF was recorded at 93,922 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,883 miles a year.
- Has LB12 YWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 YWF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 YWF 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 YWF find?
- LB12 YWF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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