VOLKSWAGEN POLO SO12EBL has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 101,791 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 15:16.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 4th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

SO12EBL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH AUGUST 2027101,791 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Backbox Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Knock When Performing Lock To Lock
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2026101,791 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Position Lamp Not Working Both Rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Backbox Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Damaged
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Slight Knock When Performing Lock To Lock
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED31ST JULY 202530TH JULY 202696,716 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH JUNE 202425TH JUNE 202590,435 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH JUNE 202490,432 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JUNE 202323RD JUNE 202484,638 MI
FAILED23RD JUNE 202384,637 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JUNE 202223RD JUNE 202370,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED15TH JUNE 202114TH JUNE 202256,562 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD JUNE 20202ND JUNE 202142,155 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20194TH AUGUST 202031,538 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201827TH SEPTEMBER 201930,030 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201727TH SEPTEMBER 201824,392 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201627TH SEPTEMBER 201713,642 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201527TH SEPTEMBER 20164,320 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 20154TH JUNE 20163,845 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO12EBL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

SO12EBL MOT Comments

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SO12EBL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 101,791 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,271 miles

SO12EBL FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration SO12EBL was manufactured on Tuesday 31st July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 101,791 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,271 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 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO12EBL has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 22 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 1 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 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does SO12EBL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 25th October 2026 SO12EBL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO12EBL Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 25th October 2026 SO12EBL does have Tax. Read more

When does SO12EBL Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO12EBL will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 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 SO12EBL MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO12EBL will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 4th August 2027. Read more

When did SO12EBL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO12EBL was on Wednesday 5th August 2026 at 15:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO12EBL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for SO12EBL we can see 13 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 SO12EBL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for SO12EBL we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO12EBL?

SO12EBL is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has SO12EBL done?

The odometer reading for SO12EBL at the last MOT in August 2026 was 101,791 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 7,271 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO12EBL?

The vehicle SO12EBL was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Read more

What colour is SO12EBL?

The official colour of SO12EBL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does SO12EBL have?

SO12EBL has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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