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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 BXLMOT history

LS12 BXL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LS12 BXL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,004 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BXL was last recorded at 95,004 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 6,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,148 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,856 miles
Average per year
7,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,004 miles
  • 2025 – 88,148 miles
  • 2023 – 83,039 miles
  • 2022 – 74,283 miles
  • 2021 – 70,739 miles
  • 2020 – 65,435 miles
  • 2019 – 57,769 miles
  • 2018 – 48,798 miles
  • 2017 – 37,789 miles
  • 2016 – 21,729 miles
  • 2015 – 10,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,004 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,004 miles (+6,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,004 miles
    Test number
    915278320225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,148 miles (+5,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,148 miles
    Test number
    418487603667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass83,039 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    777196556573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,520 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    242602724584
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail77,520 miles (+3,237)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    847075168053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,283 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,283 miles
    Test number
    331114772661
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass70,739 miles (+5,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    162436660046
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside water in headlamp
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  8. Pass65,435 miles (+7,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,435 miles
    Test number
    380643613130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass57,769 miles (+8,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    906115090940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass48,798 miles (+11,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    116717717723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking

  11. Pass37,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,789 miles
    Test number
    370274183847
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres poor condition

  12. Fail37,787 miles (+16,058)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    643288218280
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres poor condition

  13. Pass21,729 miles (+11,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,729 miles
    Test number
    725551780626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged

  14. Pass10,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,424 miles
    Test number
    989442475028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BXL

Does LS12 BXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BXL is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BXL?
The MOT on LS12 BXL is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BXL done?
LS12 BXL was recorded at 95,004 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,382 miles a year.
Has LS12 BXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BXL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 BXL 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 BXL find?
LS12 BXL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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