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GBRJ12LFV

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

2012 · WHITE · PETROL · 64,724 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-20● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition16 MOT tests · 12 passed

MOT History — 16 tests · 12 passed · 4 failed

PASS16 July 2026
64,724 mi
FAIL15 July 2026
64,724 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS18 July 2025
62,526 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL18 July 2025
62,526 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASS16 July 2024
59,204 mi
FAIL16 July 2024
59,204 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS17 July 2023
55,200 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS13 July 2022
51,227 mi
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASS16 July 2021
47,369 mi
  • ADVISORYuneven tread wear to inner edge of offside front tyre but no inner cord visible
PASS21 July 2020
45,025 mi
PASS19 July 2019
41,926 mi
FAIL19 July 2019
41,924 mi
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASS24 July 2018
36,991 mi
PASS23 June 2017
28,122 mi
PASS30 June 2016
23,132 mi
PASS22 June 2015
16,660 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,390 cc
Year
2012
First registered
2012-06
CO₂ emissions
134 g/km
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2027-07-20
Recorded mileage
64,724 mi

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