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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LL12 KBOMOT history

LL12 KBO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LL12 KBO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,634 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 KBO
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
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 KBO was last recorded at 100,634 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,591 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
8,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,634 miles
  • 2025 – 98,591 miles
  • 2024 – 93,716 miles
  • 2023 – 85,896 miles
  • 2022 – 80,460 miles
  • 2021 – 67,377 miles
  • 2020 – 56,887 miles
  • 2019 – 47,996 miles
  • 2018 – 38,766 miles
  • 2017 – 27,881 miles
  • 2016 – 18,366 miles
  • 2015 – 12,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,634 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,634 miles (+2,043)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,634 miles
    Test number
    859253636281
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass98,591 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,591 miles
    Test number
    970017606064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,716 miles (+7,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,716 miles
    Test number
    656442190003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
  4. Pass85,896 miles (+5,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,896 miles
    Test number
    906441540674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass80,460 miles (+13,083)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    169209350463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass67,377 miles (+10,490)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,377 miles
    Test number
    897323836445
    • DangerousNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering arm has slight play
  7. Pass56,887 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,887 miles
    Test number
    667121514984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,996 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    715759756693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    134065318449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,764 miles (+10,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,764 miles
    Test number
    724096805243
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass27,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    584894528058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,880 miles (+9,514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    682808810995
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass18,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,366 miles
    Test number
    441418703585
    • AdvisoryItem removed from view prior to test
  14. Fail18,331 miles (+6,167)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,331 miles
    Test number
    657412863037
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryItem removed from view prior to test
  15. Pass12,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,164 miles
    Test number
    167939675425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 KBO

Does LL12 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KBO is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 KBO?
The MOT on LL12 KBO is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 KBO done?
LL12 KBO was recorded at 100,634 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,135 miles a year.
Has LL12 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 KBO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LL12 KBO 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 LL12 KBO find?
LL12 KBO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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