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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GD12JVC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 24 Aug 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,522 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,683 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,631 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,750 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,323 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nsf and Nsr Tyre slightly cracking or perishing
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv replacement (5.3.2 (b))
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,467 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 53,467 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,103 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT PADS LOW AND WILL REQUIRE DISCS.
- O/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.
- N/S/R TYRE (185/60/15) 3MM AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION, ADVISE REPLACEMENT.
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,399 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/R shock absorber failing advise replacement
- wipers smear
- both rear tyres perishing in tread/side walls (N/S/R tread at 3mm)
- N/S/F lower wishbone inner rear bush deteriorating/starting to lift from its bonding but not resulting in excessive movement
17 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/R shock absorber failing advise replacement
- wipers smear
- both rear tyres perishing in tread/side walls (N/S/R tread at 3mm)
- N/S/F lower wishbone inner rear bush deteriorating/starting to lift from its bonding but not resulting in excessive movement
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,256 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres perishing in tread/ on outer sidewalls
- N/S/R shock absorber failing advise replacement of both rear shocks soon
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,343 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- headlights and all position lights activate when ignition switched on
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,561 MI
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GD12JVC was registered on 2012-08-24
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