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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 BVOMOT history

LS12 BVO is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LS12 BVO white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,877 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BVO was last recorded at 65,877 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,874 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,877 miles
  • 2025 – 63,396 miles
  • 2024 – 59,786 miles
  • 2023 – 55,482 miles
  • 2021 – 53,848 miles
  • 2020 – 49,140 miles
  • 2019 – 39,909 miles
  • 2018 – 33,129 miles
  • 2017 – 28,643 miles
  • 2016 – 23,810 miles
  • 2015 – 18,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,877 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,877 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,877 miles
    Test number
    718944097256
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail65,874 miles (+2,478)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    922497059580
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass63,396 miles (+3,610)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,396 miles
    Test number
    731672144687
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion hole in outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass59,786 miles (+4,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    261932495454
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  5. Pass55,482 miles (+1,634)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    460915280025
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  6. Pass53,848 miles (+4,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,848 miles
    Test number
    809955458841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass49,140 miles (+9,231)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    853223769515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,909 miles (+6,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    570126601044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass33,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,129 miles
    Test number
    303835953151
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
  10. Fail33,126 miles (+4,483)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,126 miles
    Test number
    650714362309
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
  11. Pass28,643 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    225313412203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,810 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,810 miles
    Test number
    875860809924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,402 miles
    Test number
    318719475007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BVO

Does LS12 BVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BVO is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BVO?
The MOT on LS12 BVO is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BVO done?
LS12 BVO was recorded at 65,877 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has LS12 BVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BVO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BVO 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 BVO find?
LS12 BVO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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