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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 BWEMOT history

LS12 BWE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 40,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LS12 BWE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,526 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BWE was last recorded at 40,526 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,297 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,229 miles
Average per year
2,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,526 miles
  • 2025 – 37,297 miles
  • 2024 – 34,386 miles
  • 2023 – 31,537 miles
  • 2022 – 27,991 miles
  • 2021 – 23,904 miles
  • 2020 – 20,953 miles
  • 2019 – 16,654 miles
  • 2018 – 15,298 miles
  • 2017 – 13,741 miles
  • 2016 – 11,646 miles
  • 2015 – 9,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    707040658230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,526 miles (+3,229)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    781457580942
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass37,297 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,297 miles
    Test number
    341974402747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,386 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    652387930502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,537 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    954392287234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,991 miles (+4,087)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    432559919010
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass23,904 miles (+2,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    23,904 miles
    Test number
    612613681763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  8. Pass20,953 miles (+4,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,953 miles
    Test number
    102456908375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass16,654 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    16,654 miles
    Test number
    365612458352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,298 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,298 miles
    Test number
    459564406971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    13,741 miles
    Test number
    984940004509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail13,741 miles (+2,095)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,741 miles
    Test number
    568820274006
    • Repaired at testRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  13. Pass11,646 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,646 miles
    Test number
    359197562267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,173 miles
    Test number
    176472285493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BWE

Does LS12 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BWE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BWE?
The MOT on LS12 BWE is valid until 28 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 BWE done?
LS12 BWE was recorded at 40,526 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,884 miles a year.
Has LS12 BWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BWE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BWE 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 BWE find?
LS12 BWE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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