VOLKSWAGEN POLO CV12SWU has 18 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 91,385 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 13:23.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Sunday 6th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

CV12SWU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202691,385 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 202591,384 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fuel Pipe Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20246TH DECEMBER 202583,616 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 20236TH DECEMBER 202476,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 202376,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Filter Slight Leak
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20226TH DECEMBER 202370,376 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 202270,375 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20216TH DECEMBER 202265,446 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 20206TH DECEMBER 202159,378 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20196TH DECEMBER 202049,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED4TH JUNE 201949,911 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED7TH JUNE 20186TH JUNE 201944,770 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20174TH OCTOBER 201835,581 MI
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 201735,581 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Discs Wearing
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 20164TH OCTOBER 201720,549 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Inner And Outer Edges (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20154TH OCTOBER 20166,851 MI
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 201421ST DECEMBER 20155,438 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Dpf Warning Light On
  2. USER ENTERED - Emission Warning Light On
  3. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  4. USER ENTERED - Spare Tyre Has A Cut Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 20145,430 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  6. USER ENTERED - Dpf Warning Light On
  7. USER ENTERED - Emission Warning Light On
  8. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

CV12SWU Passed/Failed

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

CV12SWU MOT Comments

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CV12SWU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 91,385 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,030 miles

CV12SWU FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration CV12SWU was manufactured on Friday 16th March 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 91,385 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,030 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 2014. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means CV12SWU has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 25 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 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 Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does CV12SWU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 13th September 2026 CV12SWU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is CV12SWU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 13th September 2026 CV12SWU does have Tax. Read more

When does CV12SWU Tax expire?

The current Tax for CV12SWU will expire in 9 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 CV12SWU MOT expire?

The current MOT for CV12SWU will expire in 3 months on Sunday 6th December 2026. Read more

When did CV12SWU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for CV12SWU was on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 13:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has CV12SWU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for CV12SWU 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 CV12SWU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for CV12SWU 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 CV12SWU?

CV12SWU is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has CV12SWU done?

The odometer reading for CV12SWU at the last MOT in November 2025 was 91,385 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 7,030 miles per year. Read more

How old is CV12SWU?

The vehicle CV12SWU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th March 2012. Read more

What colour is CV12SWU?

The official colour of CV12SWU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does CV12SWU have?

CV12SWU has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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