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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 BXMMOT history

LS12 BXM is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LS12 BXM white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,497 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BXM was last recorded at 104,497 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,014 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,483 miles
Average per year
5,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,497 miles
  • 2025 – 101,014 miles
  • 2024 – 96,330 miles
  • 2023 – 92,211 miles
  • 2022 – 89,863 miles
  • 2021 – 85,449 miles
  • 2020 – 80,025 miles
  • 2019 – 73,885 miles
  • 2018 – 64,589 miles
  • 2017 – 56,218 miles
  • 2016 – 49,050 miles
  • 2015 – 43,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in a very poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,497 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,497 miles
    Test number
    661216488639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,014 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    603924477781
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail101,014 miles (+4,684)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    842815334031
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass96,330 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    569304044463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,211 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    544927926446
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNear side front inner track rod ball joint slight play

  6. Pass89,863 miles (+4,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    371990389386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass85,449 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,449 miles
    Test number
    821467778231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail85,445 miles (+5,420)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    243410346935
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,025 miles
    Test number
    678962239482
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Fail80,024 miles (+6,139)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    760158911859
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,885 miles (+9,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,885 miles
    Test number
    558163973256
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking on outer sidewall

  12. Pass64,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    933555678212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn inner edge

  13. Fail64,589 miles (+8,371)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    148923847325
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn inner edge

  14. Pass56,218 miles (+7,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    840625638347
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass49,050 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    224060595045
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

  16. Fail49,018 miles (+5,683)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,018 miles
    Test number
    966738489134
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

  17. Pass43,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    148767215168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BXM

Does LS12 BXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BXM is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BXM?
The MOT on LS12 BXM is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BXM done?
LS12 BXM was recorded at 104,497 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,471 miles a year.
Has LS12 BXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BXM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BXM 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 BXM find?
LS12 BXM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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