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005940

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,963 mi
Last recorded108,963 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration005940
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,190cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 108,963 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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005940 is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 53,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 005940, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 005940 registered?

005940 is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is 005940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 005940 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 005940 have outstanding finance?

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