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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,398 cc

LS12 DYBMOT history

LS12 DYB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LS12 DYB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,002 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DYB was last recorded at 130,002 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,385 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,617 miles
Average per year
10,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,002 miles
  • 2025 – 123,385 miles
  • 2024 – 118,119 miles
  • 2023 – 115,178 miles
  • 2022 – 101,681 miles
  • 2021 – 77,976 miles
  • 2020 – 63,413 miles
  • 2019 – 50,963 miles
  • 2018 – 42,825 miles
  • 2017 – 37,408 miles
  • 2016 – 21,102 miles
  • 2015 – 10,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,002 miles
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted)

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,002 miles (+6,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,002 miles
    Test number
    644940995015
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,385 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,385 miles
    Test number
    758428616193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    701619663551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,119 miles (+2,941)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    959915404460
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    969518384384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,178 miles (+13,497)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    757055155662
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass101,681 miles (+23,705)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,681 miles
    Test number
    818711441212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,976 miles (+14,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    914039518781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass63,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    835483489107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,413 miles (+12,450)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    845916777501
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass50,963 miles (+8,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,963 miles
    Test number
    562788768128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass42,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,825 miles
    Test number
    278151614973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,825 miles (+5,417)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,825 miles
    Test number
    543700799875
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass37,408 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,408 miles
    Test number
    569128641785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,678 miles (+11,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,678 miles
    Test number
    164598930225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass21,102 miles (+10,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,102 miles
    Test number
    167153000674
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass10,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    10,629 miles
    Test number
    407767355026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 DYB

Does LS12 DYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DYB is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DYB?
The MOT on LS12 DYB is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DYB done?
LS12 DYB was recorded at 130,002 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 10,245 miles a year.
Has LS12 DYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DYB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 DYB 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 DYB find?
LS12 DYB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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