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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW62DZP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 02 Aug 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,312 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2026 11 Jun 202626 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,706 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,458 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,458 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,526 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroding (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,808 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,882 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2021 11 Jun 202612 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,483 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,848 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,525 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202617 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,244 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,270 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016 11 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!
SW62DZP was registered on 2012-11-28
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