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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S12 WBWMOT history

S12 WBW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S12 WBW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,042 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 WBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 WBW was last recorded at 93,042 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 7,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,187 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,855 miles
Average per year
6,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,042 miles
  • 2025 – 85,187 miles
  • 2023 – 78,067 miles
  • 2022 – 73,050 miles
  • 2021 – 66,562 miles
  • 2020 – 53,627 miles
  • 2019 – 44,583 miles
  • 2018 – 36,875 miles
  • 2017 – 30,209 miles
  • 2016 – 26,025 miles
  • 2015 – 22,785 miles
  • 2014 – 18,199 miles
  • 2013 – 13,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,042 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,042 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    755653833454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,187 miles (+7,120)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    943936825201
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass78,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    859310208107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,067 miles (+5,017)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    350984614107
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,050 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,050 miles
    Test number
    122754558827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,562 miles (+12,935)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    267219455926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,627 miles (+9,044)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    338557553879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,583 miles (+7,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,583 miles
    Test number
    249319964007
    • 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))
  9. Pass36,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,875 miles
    Test number
    678216628318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail36,875 miles (+6,666)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,875 miles
    Test number
    127123723972
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass30,209 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    725003640412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,025 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,025 miles
    Test number
    809571700720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,785 miles
    Test number
    640048850465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,785 miles (+4,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,785 miles
    Test number
    525493679301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass18,199 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,199 miles
    Test number
    339342064242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    13,901 miles
    Test number
    748201463236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 WBW

Does S12 WBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 WBW is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 WBW?
The MOT on S12 WBW is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 WBW done?
S12 WBW was recorded at 93,042 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,412 miles a year.
Has S12 WBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 WBW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 WBW 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 WBW find?
S12 WBW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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