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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LP61BJO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expires 28 Dec 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,898 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- 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))
12 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,047 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2025 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,069 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2024 7 Jun 202611 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,569 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023 7 Jun 202629 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,140 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- wheel nuts engine and under sider areas not fully checked due to covetrs fitted
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,140 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- wheel nuts engine and under sider areas not fully checked due to covetrs fitted
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,164 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear brake shoes need slight adjustment
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,949 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not fitted correct (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,513 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2019 7 Jun 202627 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,513 MI
7 Jun 20269 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,766 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2018 7 Jun 202622 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre also sidewall cracked ()
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,661 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016 7 Jun 202611 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,556 MI
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LP61BJO was registered on 2012-01-18
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