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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AX12BYD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,659 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,163 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2025 13 Jun 202612 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 139,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear 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)
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,384 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,891 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,287 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2022 13 Jun 202610 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,557 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,189 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,946 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,381 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replacing before next MOT (2.7.3)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,237 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,887 MI
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AX12BYD was registered on 2012-06-30
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