VOLKSWAGEN POLO LH12BAU has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 104,989 miles 3 months ago on Friday 20th February 2026 at 15:27.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 19th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

LH12BAU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 2027104,989 MI
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2026104,986 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202511TH JANUARY 2026101,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (strong Advise) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 202411TH JANUARY 202593,761 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Heavily Perished And Is 23 Years Old (185/60/15)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Worn Close To Limit, Is Heavily Perished And Split And Is 18 Years Old
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Perished And Split
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perished
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202311TH JANUARY 202490,794 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Light On
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202211TH JANUARY 202388,125 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202016TH OCTOBER 202186,387 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201910TH SEPTEMBER 202084,206 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201984,178 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201810TH SEPTEMBER 201974,597 MI
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 201874,597 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20175TH SEPTEMBER 201865,427 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 201765,334 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
PASSED29TH JULY 201628TH JULY 201756,197 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 201656,197 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Level Low
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED31ST MARCH 201530TH MARCH 201648,870 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 201548,870 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Driver's Airbag Obviously Defective (5.4.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f/shocker Slight Leak
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LH12BAU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

LH12BAU MOT Comments

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LH12BAU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 104,989 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,499 miles

LH12BAU FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration LH12BAU was manufactured on Friday 30th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 104,989 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,499 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LH12BAU has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 22 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does LH12BAU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 LH12BAU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LH12BAU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 LH12BAU does have Tax. Read more

When does LH12BAU Tax expire?

The current Tax for LH12BAU will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 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 LH12BAU MOT expire?

The current MOT for LH12BAU will expire in 9 months on Friday 19th February 2027. Read more

When did LH12BAU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LH12BAU was on Friday 20th February 2026 at 15:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LH12BAU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for LH12BAU 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 LH12BAU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for LH12BAU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LH12BAU?

LH12BAU is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has LH12BAU done?

The odometer reading for LH12BAU at the last MOT in February 2026 was 104,989 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 7,499 miles per year. Read more

How old is LH12BAU?

The vehicle LH12BAU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th March 2012. Read more

What colour is LH12BAU?

The official colour of LH12BAU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does LH12BAU have?

LH12BAU has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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