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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW12GLZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 27 May 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 60,128 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Beam axle has some corrosion
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 53,331 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026 10 Jun 202631 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 53,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 48,274 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 45,849 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024 10 Jun 202628 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 45,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 41,264 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023 10 Jun 202611 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 41,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 38,285 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 35,784 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021 10 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 32,307 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020 10 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 27,374 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019 10 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 23,471 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018 10 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 23,471 MI
10 Jun 202616 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 19,421 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017 10 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 15,058 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2016 10 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!
SW12GLZ was registered on 2012-06-27
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