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2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SW62HWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 11 Feb 2027
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 52,026 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
5 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 52,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 46,795 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- TPML illuminated
7 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 46,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- TPML illuminated
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 39,855 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 33,062 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 33,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 31,386 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 29,859 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 28,601 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were pipes connect to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were pipes connect to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 25,601 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2020 12 Jun 202615 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 22,297 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2019 12 Jun 20261 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 19,184 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018 12 Jun 20265 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 12,325 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017 12 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!
SW62HWN was registered on 2012-12-28
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