Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 BCXMOT history

LS12 BCX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LS12 BCX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,610 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,841 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS12 BCX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BCX
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
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BCX was last recorded at 73,610 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 3,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,781 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,829 miles
Average per year
5,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,610 miles
  • 2025 – 69,781 miles
  • 2024 – 64,212 miles
  • 2023 – 58,822 miles
  • 2022 – 51,821 miles
  • 2021 – 45,140 miles
  • 2020 – 39,284 miles
  • 2019 – 33,863 miles
  • 2018 – 27,452 miles
  • 2017 – 20,843 miles
  • 2016 – 13,860 miles
  • 2015 – 7,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,610 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,610 miles (+3,829)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,610 miles
    Test number
    118878840131
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass69,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,781 miles
    Test number
    190694799653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,781 miles (+5,569)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,781 miles
    Test number
    845349489149
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass64,212 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    185920934856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,822 miles (+7,001)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,822 miles
    Test number
    781017349589
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (CHANGE ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    459238583614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail51,821 miles (+6,681)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    177103603473
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass45,140 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,140 miles
    Test number
    885669268765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,284 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    693331101270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    508140187745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,863 miles (+6,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    367999421554
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass27,452 miles (+6,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,452 miles
    Test number
    200962285237
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass20,843 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,843 miles
    Test number
    548585313589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,860 miles
    Test number
    824934567844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail13,860 miles (+6,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,860 miles
    Test number
    987928303711
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass7,354 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    7,354 miles
    Test number
    746529925276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    6,766 miles
    Test number
    139654135492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BCX

Does LS12 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BCX is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BCX?
The MOT on LS12 BCX is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BCX done?
LS12 BCX was recorded at 73,610 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,841 miles a year.
Has LS12 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BCX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BCX 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 LS12 BCX find?
LS12 BCX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

Related registrations

Browse all LS12B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.