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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LD12 KBFMOT history

LD12 KBF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LD12 KBF red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,938 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 KBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 KBF was last recorded at 97,938 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,217 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,721 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,938 miles
  • 2025 – 94,217 miles
  • 2024 – 90,834 miles
  • 2023 – 88,109 miles
  • 2022 – 85,404 miles
  • 2021 – 82,194 miles
  • 2019 – 72,644 miles
  • 2018 – 63,284 miles
  • 2017 – 45,703 miles
  • 2016 – 34,370 miles
  • 2015 – 25,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,938 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoot cannot be opened from outside the vehicleRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tread at 3-4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,938 miles
    Test number
    732752219501
    • AdvisoryBoot cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail97,938 miles (+3,721)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,938 miles
    Test number
    158635689940
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS illuminated

  3. Pass94,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    423141259038
    • AdvisoryBoot cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail94,217 miles (+3,383)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    897576101240
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass90,834 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    703255808091
    • AdvisoryBoot cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tread at 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,822 miles (+2,713)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    465118751817
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tread at 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,109 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    868262561240
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,109 miles (+2,705)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    351218311360
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    508779569435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail85,404 miles (+3,210)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    499491861368
    • DangerousHydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass82,194 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    924422011531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,823 miles (+7,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    955570161863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass72,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    732986877289
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail72,644 miles (+9,360)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    428358984409
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass63,284 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,284 miles
    Test number
    639173246489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,187 miles (+11,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    151548024167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,703 miles (+11,333)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,703 miles
    Test number
    333933621302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,370 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,370 miles
    Test number
    301963105659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    418804945012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD12 KBF

Does LD12 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 KBF is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD12 KBF?
The MOT on LD12 KBF is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 KBF done?
LD12 KBF was recorded at 97,938 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has LD12 KBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 KBF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD12 KBF 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 LD12 KBF find?
LD12 KBF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: boot cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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