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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

X12 BGMMOT history

X12 BGM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 63,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

X12 BGM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,428 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 BGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X12 BGM was last recorded at 63,428 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,572 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,856 miles
Average per year
4,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,428 miles
  • 2024 – 58,572 miles
  • 2023 – 54,946 miles
  • 2022 – 51,603 miles
  • 2021 – 43,523 miles
  • 2020 – 38,595 miles
  • 2019 – 31,995 miles
  • 2018 – 25,645 miles
  • 2017 – 22,255 miles
  • 2016 – 18,051 miles
  • 2015 – 14,628 miles
  • 2014 – 10,419 miles
  • 2013 – 7,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,428 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,428 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    414576188945
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail63,428 miles (+4,856)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    180975217859
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,572 miles (+3,626)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    726336141551
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,946 miles (+3,343)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,946 miles
    Test number
    823451691980
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorating

  5. Pass51,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    983625999446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,602 miles (+8,079)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,602 miles
    Test number
    514269288498
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,523 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    599637627503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,595 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    915900394259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail38,595 miles (+6,600)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    166535900544
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass31,995 miles (+6,350)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,995 miles
    Test number
    287479023792
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

  11. Pass25,645 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    430026619984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,255 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,255 miles
    Test number
    944271648331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,051 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,051 miles
    Test number
    865216365026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,628 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,628 miles
    Test number
    506944575403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,419 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    10,419 miles
    Test number
    157842304318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    7,154 miles
    Test number
    685972303357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X12 BGM

Does X12 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 BGM is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X12 BGM?
The MOT on X12 BGM is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X12 BGM done?
X12 BGM was recorded at 63,428 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,672 miles a year.
Has X12 BGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 BGM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X12 BGM 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 X12 BGM find?
X12 BGM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside indicator tell-tale inoperative; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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