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OV62JHJ
2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OV62JHJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 24 Sep 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,257 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,574 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES BOTH INNER/OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- REAR LIGHTS TINTED
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBORN REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,574 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- REAR LIGHTS TINTED
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES BOTH INNER/OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBORN REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,337 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear TAIL LIGHTS TINTED
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear TAIL LIGHTS TINTED
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,468 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,011 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 67,011 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,313 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 55,313 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,281 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,241 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 42,241 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 256,980 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2018 29 Jun 20263 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 21,176 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2017 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 16,562 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016 29 Jun 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!
OV62JHJ was registered on 2012-11-23
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