NJ12BUW - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,384 mi
Expires: 05 February 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory side undertray's Fitted
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 04 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,363 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory side undertray's Fitted
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 26 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,794 mi
Expires: 29 January 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 20 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,689 mi
Expires: 29 January 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory under trays fitted to the vehicle
Failed - 20 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,689 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory under trays fitted to the vehicle
Passed - 28 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,645 mi
Expires: 29 January 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 28 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,645 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 26 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,298 mi
Expires: 29 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 30 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,030 mi
Expires: 29 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 29 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,022 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 21 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,687 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front tyre has a "flat spot" in the centre of the tread, causing uneven wear.
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,170 mi
Expires: 21 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory o/s/r tyre heavily age cracked between tread on inner edge
Failed - 20 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,167 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory o/s/r tyre heavily age cracked between tread on inner edge
Passed - 22 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,189 mi
Expires: 21 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both front tyres worn low on inner & outer edges
Passed - 12 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,865 mi
Expires: 10 March 2017
Passed - 11 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,387 mi
Expires: 10 March 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for NJ12BUW?
The MOT expires on 05 February 2026.
What is the tax status of NJ12BUW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of NJ12BUW?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of NJ12BUW?
This vehicle produces 139 g/km of CO2 emissions.