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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LS12 BXBMOT history

LS12 BXB is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 150,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LS12 BXB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,799 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BXB was last recorded at 150,799 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 3,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,064 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,735 miles
Average per year
10,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,799 miles
  • 2025 – 147,064 miles
  • 2024 – 141,778 miles
  • 2023 – 129,309 miles
  • 2022 – 121,106 miles
  • 2021 – 113,850 miles
  • 2020 – 107,229 miles
  • 2019 – 95,099 miles
  • 2018 – 83,980 miles
  • 2017 – 65,494 miles
  • 2016 – 42,231 miles
  • 2015 – 31,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,799 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,799 miles (+3,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,799 miles
    Test number
    685945429176
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass147,064 miles (+5,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,064 miles
    Test number
    741563142472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass141,778 miles (+12,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,778 miles
    Test number
    155201734888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drl lamp not working
  4. Pass129,309 miles (+8,203)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,309 miles
    Test number
    471577930326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass121,106 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,106 miles
    Test number
    429421307194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail121,106 miles (+7,256)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,106 miles
    Test number
    182381300525
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass113,850 miles (+6,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,850 miles
    Test number
    161970197487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass107,229 miles (+12,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,229 miles
    Test number
    843332584233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,099 miles (+11,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,099 miles
    Test number
    481073395457
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass83,980 miles (+18,486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    959669371689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,494 miles (+23,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    608915294482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn from inside edges
  12. Pass42,231 miles (+11,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,231 miles
    Test number
    430433581616
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail31,114 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,114 miles
    Test number
    236702385000
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass31,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,114 miles
    Test number
    899522085033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LS12 BXB

Does LS12 BXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BXB is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BXB?
The MOT on LS12 BXB is valid until 28 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 BXB done?
LS12 BXB was recorded at 150,799 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 10,549 miles a year.
Has LS12 BXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BXB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 BXB 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 BXB find?
LS12 BXB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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