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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LR12 VHBMOT history

LR12 VHB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LR12 VHB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,353 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VHB was last recorded at 70,353 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,351 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,353 miles
  • 2025 – 58,197 miles
  • 2024 – 51,682 miles
  • 2023 – 51,528 miles
  • 2022 – 49,176 miles
  • 2021 – 46,419 miles
  • 2020 – 43,963 miles
  • 2019 – 41,554 miles
  • 2018 – 36,707 miles
  • 2017 – 32,051 miles
  • 2016 – 28,860 miles
  • 2015 – 24,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,353 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,353 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    712322906857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail70,351 miles (+12,154)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    543979594935
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass58,197 miles (+6,515)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    373107005341
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass51,682 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,682 miles
    Test number
    536793707397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,528 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,528 miles
    Test number
    774197721801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,176 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    811323053921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,419 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,419 miles
    Test number
    992605391183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,963 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    786884142493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,554 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    292703584125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,707 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,707 miles
    Test number
    454013139002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass32,051 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,051 miles
    Test number
    744966487319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,860 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,860 miles
    Test number
    928814515599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,099 miles
    Test number
    149078025008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,099 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,099 miles
    Test number
    987667525049
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR12 VHB

Does LR12 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VHB is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VHB?
The MOT on LR12 VHB is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VHB done?
LR12 VHB was recorded at 70,353 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has LR12 VHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VHB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VHB 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 LR12 VHB find?
LR12 VHB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 15.

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