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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV12DVU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- Expires 25 Jan 2027
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 109,182 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2027 1 Jul 20268 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,226 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,284 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Limited reserve parking brake
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
2 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Limited reserve parking brake
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,969 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r wheel tight to turn
- Rear exhaust box deteriorated
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,468 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front tyres worn on the inner edges
1 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,553 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,910 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021 1 Jul 202616 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,594 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020 1 Jul 202616 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,532 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019 1 Jul 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,688 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 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 (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 39,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,216 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 17,688 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016 1 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV12DVU was registered on 2012-04-23
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