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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration FT62OXK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 01 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,769 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,769 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,833 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,448 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024 3 Jun 20262 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 71,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,141 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 70,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,937 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023 3 Jun 202625 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,855 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 64,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,412 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021 3 Jun 202628 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
26 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,353 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020 3 Jun 202622 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 54,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,372 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019 3 Jun 202615 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,929 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2018 3 Jun 202611 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,502 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017 3 Jun 202611 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,374 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs lipped
3 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,374 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs lipped
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FT62OXK was registered on 2012-12-17
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