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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

2012 · SILVER · PETROL · 88,185 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-11-01● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Compliant

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MOT History — 19 tests · 11 passed · 8 failed

FAIL29 September 2026
88,185 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • ADVISORYFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYunderbody covered in age related corrosion
PASS1 October 2025
85,227 mi
FAIL30 September 2025
85,225 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASS6 November 2024
81,800 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of body quite corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS9 November 2023
77,852 mi
FAIL9 November 2023
77,852 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill soft when pressed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of car quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASS10 November 2022
73,920 mi
PASS18 August 2021
69,657 mi
  • ADVISORYvarious body damage
  • ADVISORYexhaust flexi front pipe split (no leaks)
  • ADVISORYpower steering pipe corroded
  • ADVISORYfree play at handbrake lever
PASS27 August 2020
66,136 mi
  • ADVISORYfuel cap seal deteriorated
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
FAIL27 August 2020
66,136 mi
PASS23 August 2019
62,689 mi
FAIL19 August 2019
62,687 mi
  • MAJORRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASS9 August 2018
58,048 mi
FAIL8 August 2018
58,047 mi
PASS1 September 2017
52,599 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Headlamp retaining clip damaged but not resulting in headlamp being insecure
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL31 August 2017
52,598 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Headlamp retaining clip damaged but not resulting in headlamp being insecure
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASS2 June 2016
39,097 mi
FAIL2 June 2016
39,097 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front slight bind from brake
  • ADVISORYeml light on
  • ADVISORYboth front tyres inner side wall perished
PASS11 June 2015
27,255 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,198 cc
Year
2012
First registered
2012-06
CO₂ emissions
128 g/km
Tax due
2026-11-01
MOT expiry
2026-09-30
Recorded mileage
88,185 mi

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