VOLKSWAGEN POLO BG12LYF has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 95,223 miles 3 months ago on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 10:49.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 25th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

BG12LYF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202795,223 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing N/s And O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded N/s And O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202514TH FEBRUARY 202689,480 MI
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 202589,480 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20249TH FEBRUARY 202582,714 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20239TH FEBRUARY 202474,230 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 202115TH DECEMBER 202268,710 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20202ND AUGUST 202159,330 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202031ST JANUARY 202156,606 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 202056,606 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201931ST JANUARY 202054,988 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201723RD AUGUST 201842,817 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Both Sides Tyres Have Slight Cracks Across The Tread
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Engine Covers Are Obscuring Some Components
FAILED24TH AUGUST 201742,817 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Both Sides Tyres Have Slight Cracks Across The Tread
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Engine Covers Are Obscuring Some Components
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED7TH JUNE 20166TH JUNE 201736,459 MI
PASSED11TH MAY 201510TH MAY 201628,551 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 201528,551 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BG12LYF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

BG12LYF MOT Comments

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BG12LYF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 95,223 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,802 miles

BG12LYF FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration BG12LYF was manufactured on Friday 15th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 95,223 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,802 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BG12LYF has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 11 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does BG12LYF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 BG12LYF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BG12LYF Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 BG12LYF does have Tax. Read more

When does BG12LYF Tax expire?

The current Tax for BG12LYF will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BG12LYF MOT expire?

The current MOT for BG12LYF will expire in 9 months on Thursday 25th February 2027. Read more

When did BG12LYF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BG12LYF was on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 10:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BG12LYF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for BG12LYF we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BG12LYF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for BG12LYF we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BG12LYF?

BG12LYF is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has BG12LYF done?

The odometer reading for BG12LYF at the last MOT in February 2026 was 95,223 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,802 miles per year. Read more

How old is BG12LYF?

The vehicle BG12LYF was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 15th June 2012. Read more

What colour is BG12LYF?

The official colour of BG12LYF is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does BG12LYF have?

BG12LYF has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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