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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

T12 NLHMOT history

T12 NLH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
73,657 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 NLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T12 NLH was last recorded at 73,657 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 6,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,863 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,794 miles
Average per year
3,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,657 miles
  • 2023 – 66,863 miles
  • 2022 – 66,076 miles
  • 2021 – 60,234 miles
  • 2020 – 56,274 miles
  • 2019 – 52,441 miles
  • 2018 – 49,191 miles
  • 2017 – 46,001 miles
  • 2016 – 42,178 miles
  • 2015 – 37,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,657 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to body and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,657 miles (+6,794)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    523152531696
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to body and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass66,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    271761186652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,863 miles (+787)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    862574420101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass66,076 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    712720227291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,234 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,234 miles
    Test number
    459314868734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,274 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    703983495721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,441 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,441 miles
    Test number
    265001193533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,431 miles (+3,240)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,431 miles
    Test number
    569264864000
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass49,191 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    386165787911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,001 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    746227745305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,178 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,178 miles
    Test number
    696478005577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    785875015228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,153 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    318335315417
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T12 NLH

Does T12 NLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 NLH expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 NLH?
The MOT on T12 NLH expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 NLH done?
T12 NLH was recorded at 73,657 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 3,972 miles a year.
Has T12 NLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 NLH has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T12 NLH 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 T12 NLH find?
T12 NLH failed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; offside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 4 more.

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