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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LP61OBL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,959 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,959 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,161 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,813 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024 6 Jun 20267 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,032 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 72,032 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,352 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,689 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,348 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2020 6 Jun 202610 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,774 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2019 6 Jun 20262 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,973 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,265 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,007 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LP61OBL was registered on 2012-01-31
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