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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 BSXMOT history

LS12 BSX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 52,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LS12 BSX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,974 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BSX
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
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BSX was last recorded at 52,974 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,406 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
568 miles
Average per year
2,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,974 miles
  • 2025 – 52,406 miles
  • 2024 – 51,029 miles
  • 2023 – 50,321 miles
  • 2022 – 49,646 miles
  • 2021 – 48,967 miles
  • 2020 – 48,668 miles
  • 2019 – 45,073 miles
  • 2018 – 41,666 miles
  • 2017 – 36,659 miles
  • 2016 – 31,242 miles
  • 2015 – 24,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,974 miles
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Under body panels fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,974 miles (+568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    605968937821
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass52,406 miles (+1,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,406 miles
    Test number
    154426653796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass51,029 miles (+708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    392469260140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass50,321 miles (+675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,321 miles
    Test number
    608113791648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished 1515 age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished 1515 age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
  5. Pass49,646 miles (+679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,646 miles
    Test number
    822535781302
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
  6. Pass48,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    988798371187
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & nsr tyres slight perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail48,967 miles (+299)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    115939047407
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & nsr tyres slight perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass48,668 miles (+3,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,668 miles
    Test number
    701841322727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass45,073 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    436834803597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,666 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,666 miles
    Test number
    560935154039
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass36,659 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,659 miles
    Test number
    503481725225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,242 miles (+7,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,242 miles
    Test number
    400413887223
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass24,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,000 miles
    Test number
    359950545092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BSX

Does LS12 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BSX is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BSX?
The MOT on LS12 BSX is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BSX done?
LS12 BSX was recorded at 52,974 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
Has LS12 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BSX has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 BSX 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 BSX find?
LS12 BSX passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front.

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