Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LS12 BWUMOT history
LS12 BWU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 98,763 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 BWU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 BWU was last recorded at 98,763 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 3,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,360 miles · 11 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,403 miles
- Average per year
- 7,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,763 miles
- 2024 – 95,360 miles
- 2023 – 87,474 miles
- 2022 – 72,716 miles
- 2021 – 59,103 miles
- 2020 – 49,144 miles
- 2019 – 38,006 miles
- 2018 – 34,462 miles
- 2017 – 31,680 miles
- 2016 – 29,182 miles
- 2015 – 24,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,763 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,763 miles (+3,403)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 98,763 miles
- Test number
- 552770578657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,360 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 95,360 miles
- Test number
- 504642928637
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear back box corroded
Fail95,359 miles (+7,885)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,359 miles
- Test number
- 993247952628
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear back box corroded
Pass87,474 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 87,474 miles
- Test number
- 410414998202
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail87,474 miles (+14,758)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,474 miles
- Test number
- 430794643516
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass72,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 72,716 miles
- Test number
- 506677203769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,716 miles (+13,613)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,716 miles
- Test number
- 917801364696
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass59,103 miles (+9,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 59,103 miles
- Test number
- 833398743905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,144 miles (+11,138)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 49,144 miles
- Test number
- 261514272420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,006 miles (+3,544)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 38,006 miles
- Test number
- 321927152471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,462 miles (+2,782)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 34,462 miles
- Test number
- 709018567841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,680 miles (+2,498)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 31,680 miles
- Test number
- 357856404271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,182 miles (+4,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 29,182 miles
- Test number
- 817153170074
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 24,222 miles
- Test number
- 928055085093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 BWU
- Does LS12 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 BWU expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 BWU?
- The MOT on LS12 BWU expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 BWU done?
- LS12 BWU was recorded at 98,763 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 7,301 miles a year.
- Has LS12 BWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 BWU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 BWU 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 BWU find?
- LS12 BWU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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