VOLKSWAGEN POLO BN12UPV has 18 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 81,600 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 16:59.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

BN12UPV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202781,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 202681,600 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20259TH FEBRUARY 202676,091 MI
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 202576,088 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge O/s/n/s & Outer Wall Damaged/perished (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20249TH FEBRUARY 202571,228 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20239TH FEBRUARY 202467,280 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 202367,280 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20229TH FEBRUARY 202364,126 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Top Mount Slightly Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 202264,126 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Top Mount Slightly Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20219TH FEBRUARY 202261,328 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 202161,328 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure Bracket Broke (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20209TH FEBRUARY 202159,398 MI
PASSED24TH JANUARY 20199TH FEBRUARY 202049,851 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Is Deteriorated / Split
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20189TH FEBRUARY 201942,369 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside And Nearside Rear Tyres Are Slightly Deteriorated
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 201842,369 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside And Nearside Rear Tyres Are Slightly Deteriorated
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20179TH FEBRUARY 201836,590 MI
PASSED2ND MARCH 201615TH MARCH 201731,223 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 201515TH MARCH 201624,390 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN12UPV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

BN12UPV MOT Comments

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BN12UPV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 81,600 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,829 miles

BN12UPV FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration BN12UPV was manufactured on Thursday 15th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 81,600 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,829 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 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 BN12UPV has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 28 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 15 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does BN12UPV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 BN12UPV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN12UPV Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 BN12UPV does have Tax. Read more

When does BN12UPV Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN12UPV will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 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 BN12UPV MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN12UPV will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027. Read more

When did BN12UPV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN12UPV was on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 16:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN12UPV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for BN12UPV we can see 12 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 BN12UPV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for BN12UPV we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN12UPV?

BN12UPV is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has BN12UPV done?

The odometer reading for BN12UPV at the last MOT in February 2026 was 81,600 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 5,829 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN12UPV?

The vehicle BN12UPV was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 15th March 2012. Read more

What colour is BN12UPV?

The official colour of BN12UPV is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BN12UPV have?

BN12UPV has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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