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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LP61PNX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 113,541 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel tank repaired, unable to test if it is leaking
21 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,168 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2026 8 Jun 202630 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,453 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2025 8 Jun 202626 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,086 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 98,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery area (4.11 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- TPMS light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,354 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- tpms light on
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,230 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022 8 Jun 202610 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,513 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,463 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
16 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,672 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,672 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,338 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018 8 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,155 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front windscreen scratched
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear outer tyre wall cracking
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,970 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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LP61PNX was registered on 2012-02-29
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