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SW12JVX
2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW12JVX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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35 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 64,872 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026 10 Jun 20263 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 64,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,879 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both sides (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both sides (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,411 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,848 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 49,848 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,595 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022 10 Jun 20268 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 47,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,460 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,770 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,855 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2020 10 Jun 202610 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,990 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019 10 Jun 202625 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,780 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2018 10 Jun 20268 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,373 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017 10 Jun 202621 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,433 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016 10 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 22,964 MI
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SW12JVX was registered on 2012-07-19
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