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GL12DCU
2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1199cc
General Information
- Registration GL12DCU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expires 14 Dec 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,148 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,010 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
13 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,187 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,902 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,176 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- fuel flap missing
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- fuel flap missing
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,969 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,374 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
31 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,472 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019 24 Jun 20265 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,140 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018 24 Jun 20262 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,881 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2017 24 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,884 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,035 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 24 Jun 20264 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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GL12DCU was registered on 2012-06-16
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