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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LO12PCY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 06 Sep 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,349 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,349 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,590 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2025 6 Jun 20267 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,304 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,285 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2023 6 Jun 202610 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,591 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Upper Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Outer (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) 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 efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
- Rear Upper Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Outer (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,453 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust noisy flexi (8.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Exhaust noisy flexi (8.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,771 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,663 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,276 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202623 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,962 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018 6 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,412 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 18,376 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 18,376 MI
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LO12PCY was registered on 2012-06-29
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