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2012 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 AAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor light output recommend immediate replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor light output recommend immediate replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,795 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 61,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 54,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,243 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,903 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 46,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,411 miles

cracks to tread on both rear tyres

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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2 AAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 2 AAA, 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.

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What year was 2 AAA registered?

2 AAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is 2 AAA safe to buy?

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