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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 BWBMOT history

LS12 BWB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 44,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

LS12 BWB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
44,080 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BWB
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
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BWB was last recorded at 44,080 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 1,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,681 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,399 miles
Average per year
3,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,080 miles
  • 2025 – 42,681 miles
  • 2024 – 41,018 miles
  • 2023 – 39,958 miles
  • 2022 – 37,080 miles
  • 2020 – 28,556 miles
  • 2019 – 20,435 miles
  • 2018 – 12,941 miles
  • 2017 – 11,132 miles
  • 2016 – 4,188 miles
  • 2015 – 2,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,080 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,080 miles (+1,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    816915422200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass42,681 miles (+1,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,681 miles
    Test number
    996761955386
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,018 miles (+1,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,018 miles
    Test number
    801675827901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass39,958 miles (+2,878)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    467049158011
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass37,080 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    37,080 miles
    Test number
    692228354728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,556 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,556 miles
    Test number
    662909396264
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Fail28,539 miles (+8,104)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,539 miles
    Test number
    200861496198
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass20,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    461864729443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyres pressure monitoring light stays on

  9. Fail20,435 miles (+7,494)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    575399699864
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyres pressure monitoring light stays on

  10. Pass12,941 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,941 miles
    Test number
    489840247572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass11,132 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    11,132 miles
    Test number
    214638464392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,188 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    4,188 miles
    Test number
    699657175261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass3,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    3,266 miles
    Test number
    972953255940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail3,265 miles (+1,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,265 miles
    Test number
    756287842397
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass2,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    2,006 miles
    Test number
    536892125061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BWB

Does LS12 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BWB is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BWB?
The MOT on LS12 BWB is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BWB done?
LS12 BWB was recorded at 44,080 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
Has LS12 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BWB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 BWB 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 BWB find?
LS12 BWB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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