BT12XLO - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 13 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 21 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,885 mi
Expires: 20 November 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 13 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,883 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 18 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,688 mi
Expires: 17 November 2025
Passed - 17 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,300 mi
Expires: 16 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Silencer/Backbox Outer Skin Corroded & Peeling Off
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush/Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush/Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 16 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,280 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Silencer/Backbox Outer Skin Corroded & Peeling Off
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush/Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush/Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,186 mi
Expires: 16 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory handbrake close to end of travel
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,632 mi
Expires: 16 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted
Passed - 17 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,597 mi
Expires: 16 November 2021
Failed - 17 November 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,597 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 01 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,892 mi
Expires: 11 November 2020
Failed - 29 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,877 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed - 06 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,855 mi
Expires: 11 November 2019
Failed - 06 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,849 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 23 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,078 mi
Expires: 11 November 2018
Passed - 12 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,228 mi
Expires: 11 November 2017
Passed - 06 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,611 mi
Expires: 05 July 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BT12XLO?
The MOT expires on 20 November 2026.
What is the tax status of BT12XLO?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2027.
What are the specifications of BT12XLO?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1199cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BT12XLO?
This vehicle produces 102 g/km of CO2 emissions.