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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LP12NLR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 10 Feb 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 94,728 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake travel
28 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,130 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake travel
28 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 75,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake travel
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,462 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 50,317 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 50,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 43,301 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023 10 Jun 202621 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 43,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
9 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 41,062 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15H (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 41,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/E (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/E (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15H (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,688 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021 10 Jun 20261 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 36,302 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2020 10 Jun 202629 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 33,448 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15H (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15H (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 33,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15H (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15H (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,588 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018 10 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,725 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 23,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
13 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 15,252 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 10 Jun 202613 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 15,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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LP12NLR was registered on 2012-06-29
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