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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 BWFMOT history

LS12 BWF is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LS12 BWF white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,740 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS12 BWF was last recorded at 85,740 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 5,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,603 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,137 miles
Average per year
6,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,740 miles
  • 2025 – 80,603 miles
  • 2024 – 76,408 miles
  • 2023 – 69,470 miles
  • 2022 – 62,200 miles
  • 2021 – 56,536 miles
  • 2020 – 53,365 miles
  • 2019 – 48,020 miles
  • 2018 – 44,857 miles
  • 2017 – 38,619 miles
  • 2016 – 21,291 miles
  • 2015 – 15,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,740 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,740 miles (+5,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,740 miles
    Test number
    315233544217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass80,603 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    317410010009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,408 miles (+6,938)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,408 miles
    Test number
    790468188278
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass69,470 miles (+7,270)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,470 miles
    Test number
    469445063157
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass62,200 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    313540934172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,536 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,536 miles
    Test number
    133240240474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,365 miles (+5,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    933559679071
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play both front strut top mountings
  8. Pass48,020 miles (+3,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    525894923151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass44,857 miles (+6,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    383424930620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass38,619 miles (+17,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    599540846158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass21,291 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,291 miles
    Test number
    786364999555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    15,795 miles
    Test number
    148648135068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 BWF

Does LS12 BWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BWF is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BWF?
The MOT on LS12 BWF is valid until 1 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 BWF done?
LS12 BWF was recorded at 85,740 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,322 miles a year.
Has LS12 BWF ever failed its MOT?
No. LS12 BWF has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LS12 BWF 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 BWF find?
LS12 BWF passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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