Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 BXNMOT history

LS12 BXN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LS12 BXN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,847 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,803 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS12 BXN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BXN
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
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BXN was last recorded at 152,847 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,783 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
10,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,847 miles
  • 2025 – 143,581 miles
  • 2024 – 134,907 miles
  • 2023 – 128,284 miles
  • 2022 – 119,771 miles
  • 2021 – 111,178 miles
  • 2020 – 102,473 miles
  • 2019 – 88,705 miles
  • 2018 – 74,192 miles
  • 2017 – 59,485 miles
  • 2016 – 46,990 miles
  • 2015 – 34,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,847 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully test rear seats and belts seats stowed awayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light deteriated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,847 miles (+64)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,847 miles
    Test number
    646479043706
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully test rear seats and belts seats stowed away

  2. Fail152,783 miles (+9,202)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,783 miles
    Test number
    443114962389
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully test rear seats and belts seats stowed away

  3. Pass143,581 miles (+101)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,581 miles
    Test number
    959094585417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail143,480 miles (+8,573)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,480 miles
    Test number
    681101886115
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,907 miles (+38)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,907 miles
    Test number
    419879183871
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,869 miles (+6,585)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,869 miles
    Test number
    625732021004
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass128,284 miles (+8,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    596057774312
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass119,771 miles (+8,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,771 miles
    Test number
    958232114229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,178 miles
    Test number
    856191736822
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops in poor condition

  10. Fail111,178 miles (+8,705)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,178 miles
    Test number
    529942108158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops in poor condition

  11. Pass102,473 miles (+13,768)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,473 miles
    Test number
    978288037655
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass88,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,705 miles
    Test number
    553928650250
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail88,700 miles (+14,508)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,700 miles
    Test number
    736169798297
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass74,192 miles (+14,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    691452664731
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nearing wear indicators

  15. Pass59,485 miles (+12,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    174490254046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass46,990 miles (+12,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    481386024561
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn out on inner edge.

  17. Fail34,507 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    257328965094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass34,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    896138065048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BXN

Does LS12 BXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BXN is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BXN?
The MOT on LS12 BXN is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BXN done?
LS12 BXN was recorded at 152,847 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,803 miles a year.
Has LS12 BXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BXN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BXN 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 BXN find?
LS12 BXN passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LS12B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.