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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LR12XPC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- MOT Valid
- Expires 05 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 116,175 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 116,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,936 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,891 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- tpms light on dash
14 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- tpms light on dash
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,497 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,319 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023 24 Mar 202223 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,102 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022 23 Mar 202123 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 67,102 MI
23 Mar 202128 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,728 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,605 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2020 9 Mar 20199 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 48,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,781 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019 6 Apr 20186 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 40,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 31,865 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 31,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,382 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres starting to perish
- offside front tyre worn on inner edge
22 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 18,757 MI
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LR12XPC was registered on 2012-04-30
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