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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LS12SYD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 04 Jan 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 91,634 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,465 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,805 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,523 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,148 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,132 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2022 8 Jun 202616 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,034 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021 8 Jun 202619 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 58,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,120 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020 8 Jun 202614 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,300 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019 8 Jun 202613 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
13 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,569 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018 8 Jun 202624 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,498 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing outside edge
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS12SYD was registered on 2012-12-14
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