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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW12FNU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 02 Sep 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 54,717 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 54,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 51,867 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear parking brake is acceptable but could be better.
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and has slight bind. (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 47,892 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and O/S/R. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 45,336 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2023 9 Jun 202615 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 45,336 MI
9 Jun 202617 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,376 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2022 9 Jun 202617 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,634 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021 9 Jun 202615 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 38,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 33,540 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020 9 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 28,228 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer wall no cord showing at present
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 22,841 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 9 Jun 202621 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 22,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front noise from wheel bearing or brake
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 17,618 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 11,908 MI
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SW12FNU was registered on 2012-06-25
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