VOLKSWAGEN POLO ST12VTM has 20 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,031 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 10:45.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 7th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

ST12VTM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH APRIL 202799,031 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20257TH APRIL 202693,843 MI
FAILED4TH APRIL 202593,243 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH APRIL 20247TH APRIL 202589,131 MI
FAILED8TH APRIL 202489,131 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202327TH MARCH 202483,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH MARCH 202383,097 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH MARCH 202227TH MARCH 202376,347 MI
FAILED26TH MARCH 202276,347 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202124TH MARCH 202272,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Slight Brake Binding Slightly
FAILED25TH MARCH 202172,795 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Slight Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED19TH MARCH 202018TH MARCH 202170,382 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 202070,382 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201811TH DECEMBER 201964,271 MI
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 201864,271 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201711TH DECEMBER 201856,014 MI
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 201756,014 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201611TH DECEMBER 201747,430 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20157TH DECEMBER 201636,347 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 201536,347 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

ST12VTM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 55% | MOT Failure Rate: 45%

ST12VTM MOT Comments

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ST12VTM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,031 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,074 miles

ST12VTM FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration ST12VTM was manufactured on Tuesday 17th July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 99,031 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,074 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means ST12VTM has a 55% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 7 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 19 Major, 2 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 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does ST12VTM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 ST12VTM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is ST12VTM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 ST12VTM does have Tax. Read more

When does ST12VTM Tax expire?

The current Tax for ST12VTM will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 1st September 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 ST12VTM MOT expire?

The current MOT for ST12VTM will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 7th April 2027. Read more

When did ST12VTM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for ST12VTM was on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 10:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has ST12VTM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for ST12VTM we can see 11 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 ST12VTM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for ST12VTM we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 55% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is ST12VTM?

ST12VTM is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has ST12VTM done?

The odometer reading for ST12VTM at the last MOT in March 2026 was 99,031 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 7,074 miles per year. Read more

How old is ST12VTM?

The vehicle ST12VTM was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 17th July 2012. Read more

What colour is ST12VTM?

The official colour of ST12VTM is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does ST12VTM have?

ST12VTM has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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