VOLKSWAGEN POLO BG12WPW has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 113,107 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 12:33.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 4th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

BG12WPW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH MAY 2027113,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s And O/s (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED22ND APRIL 2026113,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s And O/s (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202527TH FEBRUARY 2026111,881 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2025111,871 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 202427TH FEBRUARY 2025107,751 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 2024107,751 MI
 
  1. PRS - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202327TH FEBRUARY 2024101,517 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Poss Tracking Out (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Handbrake Travel
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2023101,517 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Poss Tracking Out (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Handbrake Travel
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202230TH JANUARY 202393,656 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroding
FAILED31ST JANUARY 202293,655 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Both Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroding
  6. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Park Brake Lever (1.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202119TH JANUARY 202288,462 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH JULY 201911TH JANUARY 202170,152 MI
FAILED9TH JULY 201970,150 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Vehicle Identification Number Not Legible Number Plate Damaged And One Letter Unreadable (0.2 (b))
PASSED24TH APRIL 20183RD MAY 201949,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED4TH MAY 20173RD MAY 201848,445 MI
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 201519TH NOVEMBER 201640,437 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BG12WPW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

BG12WPW MOT Comments

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BG12WPW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 113,107 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,079 miles

BG12WPW FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration BG12WPW was manufactured on Thursday 24th May 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 113,107 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,079 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BG12WPW has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 28 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 14 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does BG12WPW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 BG12WPW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BG12WPW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 BG12WPW does have Tax. Read more

When does BG12WPW Tax expire?

The current Tax for BG12WPW will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BG12WPW MOT expire?

The current MOT for BG12WPW will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 4th May 2027. Read more

When did BG12WPW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BG12WPW was on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 12:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BG12WPW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for BG12WPW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BG12WPW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for BG12WPW we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BG12WPW?

BG12WPW is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has BG12WPW done?

The odometer reading for BG12WPW at the last MOT in May 2026 was 113,107 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,079 miles per year. Read more

How old is BG12WPW?

The vehicle BG12WPW was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 24th May 2012. Read more

What colour is BG12WPW?

The official colour of BG12WPW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BG12WPW have?

BG12WPW has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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