BT12OUM - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 21 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 02 January 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,646 mi
Expires: 07 January 2027
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 06 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,322 mi
Expires: 07 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory OSF OUTER SILL HEAVILY RUSTING.
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION,LIPPED,WORN & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING.
Failed - 03 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,321 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory TPMS LIGHT ON DASH.
- Advisory OSF OUTER SILL HEAVILY RUSTING.
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION,LIPPED,WORN & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Advisory Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING.
- Advisory Coolant leak SUSPECT POSSIBLE WATER PUMP LEAKING,ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
Passed - 08 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,796 mi
Expires: 07 January 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory fuel filler cap panel missing
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE SORT ASAP (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory underfloor covers fitted obscuring testable items
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 02 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,795 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp insecure all brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory fuel filler cap panel missing
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE SORT ASAP (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory underfloor covers fitted obscuring testable items
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,639 mi
Expires: 23 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 21 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,639 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 22 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,807 mi
Expires: 23 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,807 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,475 mi
Expires: 23 December 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 17 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,475 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,882 mi
Expires: 23 December 2020
Failed - 19 December 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,758 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 05 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,726 mi
Expires: 22 December 2019
Passed - 18 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,761 mi
Expires: 22 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 16 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,154 mi
Expires: 22 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear tyre sidewall /tredd area perrishing
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre sidewall /tredd area perrishing
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 23 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,074 mi
Expires: 22 December 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)
- Advisory h brake travel high
Failed - 23 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,074 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
- Advisory h brake travel high
Passed - 01 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,874 mi
Expires: 26 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed - 01 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,874 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BT12OUM?
The MOT expires on 07 January 2027.
What is the tax status of BT12OUM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2026.
What are the specifications of BT12OUM?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BT12OUM?
This vehicle produces 139 g/km of CO2 emissions.