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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 UVBMOT history

LS12 UVB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LS12 UVB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,968 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UVB
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
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UVB was last recorded at 87,968 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 11,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,918 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,050 miles
Average per year
6,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,968 miles
  • 2025 – 76,918 miles
  • 2023 – 70,377 miles
  • 2022 – 63,374 miles
  • 2021 – 56,407 miles
  • 2020 – 46,675 miles
  • 2019 – 40,378 miles
  • 2018 – 36,674 miles
  • 2017 – 30,884 miles
  • 2015 – 21,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,968 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,968 miles (+11,050)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    456922894920
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,918 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    280332653680
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail76,918 miles (+6,541)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    664772310965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,377 miles (+7,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    775946611378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,374 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    506496180492
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail63,374 miles (+6,967)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    698146357782
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,407 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    822527343099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail56,407 miles (+5,460)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    238736307926
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,947 miles (+4,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    109002214935
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    447581093742
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail46,675 miles (+6,297)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    958057786506
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass40,378 miles (+3,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    263154935316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass36,674 miles (+5,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    821263207838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,884 miles (+9,318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    529588513882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,566 miles
    Test number
    557253545137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UVB

Does LS12 UVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UVB is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UVB?
The MOT on LS12 UVB is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UVB done?
LS12 UVB was recorded at 87,968 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,240 miles a year.
Has LS12 UVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UVB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 UVB 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 UVB find?
LS12 UVB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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