GBAE12ONG

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

2012 · BLACK · PETROL · 88,060 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-04-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-19● ULEZ Compliant

MOT History — 20 tests · 13 passed · 7 failed

PASS28 September 2026

88,060 mi

MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAIL28 September 2026

88,056 mi

MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

PASS20 October 2025

81,134 mi

FAIL18 October 2025

81,132 mi

DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASS5 October 2024

69,349 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAIL5 October 2024

69,349 mi

MAJORNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJORNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASS5 October 2023

57,138 mi

FAIL4 October 2023

57,138 mi

MAJORSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRSOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJORTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

PASS19 October 2022

51,918 mi

FAIL19 October 2022

51,918 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PRSFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRSNearside Headlamp insecure temporary secured (4.1.1 (c))

PASS11 October 2021

46,121 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...advise.... rear bush in very poor condition but still connected to the centre sleeve of the bush at time of test....advise..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAIL8 October 2021

46,116 mi

MAJORParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MAJORFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ...advise.... rear bush in very poor condition but still connected to the centre sleeve of the bush at time of test....advise..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASS21 August 2020

39,329 mi

PASS20 August 2020

39,322 mi

ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FAIL14 August 2020

39,315 mi

MAJORFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PASS26 March 2019

30,202 mi

ADVISORYslightly long traval on park brake
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASS5 March 2018

28,457 mi

PASS24 March 2017

26,348 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED
ADVISORYOffside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED

PASS23 March 2016

24,260 mi

PASS28 March 2015

21,470 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: POLO
Colour: BLACK
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,198 cc
Year: 2012
First registered: 2012-03
CO₂ emissions: 128 g/km
Tax due: 2027-04-01
MOT expiry: 2027-10-19
Recorded mileage: 88,060 mi

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