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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 BWWMOT history

LS12 BWW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 91,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LS12 BWW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,837 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BWW
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
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BWW was last recorded at 91,837 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 6,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,244 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,593 miles
Average per year
5,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,837 miles
  • 2025 – 85,244 miles
  • 2024 – 79,175 miles
  • 2023 – 73,900 miles
  • 2022 – 67,489 miles
  • 2021 – 62,314 miles
  • 2020 – 57,028 miles
  • 2019 – 50,722 miles
  • 2018 – 42,742 miles
  • 2017 – 38,451 miles
  • 2016 – 33,812 miles
  • 2015 – 25,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,837 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,837 miles (+6,593)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    183807571451
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass85,244 miles (+6,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    571245611891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,175 miles (+5,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,175 miles
    Test number
    681229542384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass73,900 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    292566490881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,489 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    277244529242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,314 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    200939190032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,028 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,028 miles
    Test number
    725519443965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,722 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    577336685745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,742 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    613769950200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,451 miles (+4,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,451 miles
    Test number
    569709570686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass33,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    370109075794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail33,812 miles (+8,150)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    515505942208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass25,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,662 miles
    Test number
    179597605155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BWW

Does LS12 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BWW is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BWW?
The MOT on LS12 BWW is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BWW done?
LS12 BWW was recorded at 91,837 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
Has LS12 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BWW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2016.
Has the mileage on LS12 BWW 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 BWW find?
LS12 BWW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 1 more.

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