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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

S12 PBXMOT history

S12 PBX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

S12 PBX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,688 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 PBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 PBX was last recorded at 119,688 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 13,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,343 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,345 miles
Average per year
9,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,688 miles
  • 2025 – 106,343 miles
  • 2024 – 99,149 miles
  • 2023 – 92,420 miles
  • 2022 – 91,462 miles
  • 2021 – 84,821 miles
  • 2020 – 75,007 miles
  • 2019 – 60,766 miles
  • 2018 – 43,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,688 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake low effort
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,688 miles (+13,345)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,688 miles
    Test number
    372021748392
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass106,343 miles (+7,194)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    317426683651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met

  3. Pass99,149 miles (+6,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,149 miles
    Test number
    739777826239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass92,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    358297463924
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop broken

  5. Fail92,420 miles (+958)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    902663383369
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop broken

  6. Pass91,462 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,462 miles
    Test number
    966430753018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,821 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,821 miles
    Test number
    380877543553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,495 miles (+9,488)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,495 miles
    Test number
    377967760558
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,007 miles
    Test number
    115006414550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail75,006 miles (+14,240)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    646936228709
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass60,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,766 miles
    Test number
    152374741459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Fail60,766 miles (+17,590)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,766 miles
    Test number
    350507890225
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  13. Pass43,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    592676781234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,176 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    331245090854
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Questions about S12 PBX

Does S12 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 PBX is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 PBX?
The MOT on S12 PBX is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 PBX done?
S12 PBX was recorded at 119,688 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 9,287 miles a year.
Has S12 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 PBX has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 PBX 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 S12 PBX find?
S12 PBX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 6 more.

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