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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AP12FHD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 29 Mar 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 129,376 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- tpms light on
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,937 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,028 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025 15 Jun 202614 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall worn away (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,815 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024 15 Jun 20267 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,277 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,669 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2022 15 Jun 20268 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,460 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,783 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020 15 Jun 202615 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,450 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,937 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 15 Jun 20268 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,848 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017 15 Jun 202618 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,024 MI
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AP12FHD was registered on 2012-07-30
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