SD12SYT - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 8 hours ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 19 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,249 mi
Expires: 25 November 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory service light is on
- Advisory all bodywork is damaged
- Advisory headlights faded
- Advisory o/s/f wing mirror damaged
- Advisory n/s/f headlight unit loose on its mounts (all broken) & front pannel bolts are loose
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory underside and suspension all corroded
Failed - 18 November 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,249 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- Dangerous excessive fuel smell and fumes inside cabin
Major Defects:
- Major Fuel system component leaking hose under bonnet from tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed excessive fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak air pipe from air filter box to engine excessively damaged, not connected (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory excessive fuel smell and fumes inside cabin
- Advisory service light is on
- Advisory all bodywork is damaged
- Advisory headlights faded
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory exhaust system is corroded, fouling underside of vehicle
- Advisory coolant level low
- Advisory o/s/f wing mirror damaged
- Advisory n/s/f headlight unit loose on its mounts (all broken) & front pannel bolts are loose
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory underside and suspension all corroded
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 05 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,462 mi
Expires: 25 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 25 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,536 mi
Expires: 25 November 2024
Passed - 29 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,615 mi
Expires: 25 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 08 November 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,737 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,737 mi
Expires: 25 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 11 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,882 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 11 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,882 mi
Expires: 25 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 26 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,741 mi
Expires: 25 November 2020
Passed - 28 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,681 mi
Expires: 29 March 2020
Passed - 28 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,264 mi
Expires: 29 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 27 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,003 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,009 mi
Expires: 29 March 2018
Passed - 01 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,177 mi
Expires: 29 March 2017
Passed - 04 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,988 mi
Expires: 29 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SD12SYT?
The MOT expires on 25 November 2026.
What is the tax status of SD12SYT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of SD12SYT?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SD12SYT?
This vehicle produces 128 g/km of CO2 emissions.