VOLKSWAGEN POLO GU12XGW 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 128,393 miles 3 months ago on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 09:56.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

GU12XGW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 2027128,393 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2026128,393 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 20252ND FEBRUARY 2026123,355 MI
PASSED29TH JANUARY 20242ND FEBRUARY 2025116,897 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2024116,895 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20232ND FEBRUARY 2024112,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2023112,203 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202218TH MARCH 2023108,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Starting To Perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Starting To Perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 202118TH MARCH 2022102,897 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202018TH MARCH 202198,100 MI
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 202098,082 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH MARCH 201918TH MARCH 202090,697 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20185TH MARCH 201974,903 MI
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 201874,679 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20171ST MARCH 201857,319 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 201745,031 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201631,077 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 201531,076 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU12XGW Passed/Failed

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

GU12XGW MOT Comments

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GU12XGW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,393 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,171 miles

GU12XGW FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GU12XGW was manufactured on Thursday 1st March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 128,393 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,171 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 GU12XGW has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 10 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 8 Major, 5 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does GU12XGW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GU12XGW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU12XGW Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GU12XGW does have Tax. Read more

When does GU12XGW Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU12XGW will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. 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 GU12XGW MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU12XGW will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027. Read more

When did GU12XGW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU12XGW was on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 09:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU12XGW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GU12XGW 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 GU12XGW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GU12XGW 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 GU12XGW?

GU12XGW is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GU12XGW done?

The odometer reading for GU12XGW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 128,393 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 9,171 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU12XGW?

The vehicle GU12XGW was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st March 2012. Read more

What colour is GU12XGW?

The official colour of GU12XGW is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does GU12XGW have?

GU12XGW has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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