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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

A12 CAPMOT history

A12 CAP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

A12 CAP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2022
Mileage
72,176 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 CAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 CAP was last recorded at 72,176 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 4,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,662 miles · 5 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,514 miles
Average per year
3,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 72,176 miles
  • 2020 – 67,662 miles
  • 2019 – 63,050 miles
  • 2018 – 59,708 miles
  • 2016 – 57,021 miles
  • 2015 – 52,245 miles
  • 2013 – 51,271 miles
  • 2011 – 46,332 miles
  • 2010 – 40,924 miles
  • 2009 – 35,398 miles
  • 2008 – 29,930 miles
  • 2007 – 26,594 miles
  • 2006 – 19,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    465387731161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,176 miles (+4,514)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    990662283670
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,662 miles (+4,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    761210087440
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass63,050 miles (+3,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    200245310867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,708 miles
    Test number
    990242284774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail59,708 miles (+2,687)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,708 miles
    Test number
    166656558048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass57,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    108735061878
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy tail box corroded (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail57,021 miles (+4,776)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    306321793134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy tail box corroded (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass52,245 miles (+974)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,245 miles
    Test number
    156312665070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust tail box corroded

  10. Pass51,271 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,271 miles
    Test number
    956427823372
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail51,265 miles (+953)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    145379513365
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass50,312 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,312 miles
    Test number
    757648103090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    568178021363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,332 miles (+5,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    748078621308
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass40,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,924 miles
    Test number
    710124430307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail40,924 miles (+5,526)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,924 miles
    Test number
    901614530340
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,398 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,398 miles
    Test number
    934654739334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,930 miles
    Test number
    942761538353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,930 miles (+3,336)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,930 miles
    Test number
    540419128396
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leaks sump and sump bolt damage

  20. Pass26,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,594 miles
    Test number
    342183647262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,594 miles (+6,731)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,594 miles
    Test number
    362063247225
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass19,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,863 miles
    Test number
    942181046230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 CAP

Does A12 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 CAP expired on 19 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 CAP?
The MOT on A12 CAP expired on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 CAP done?
A12 CAP was recorded at 72,176 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 3,419 miles a year.
Has A12 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 CAP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 CAP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 CAP find?
A12 CAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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