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4158 MC

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,838 mi
Last recorded24,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4158 MC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 24,838 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 23,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 22,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 20,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 19,085 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 19,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 17,724 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 16,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 14,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 11,813 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 9,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 7,798 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 6,126 miles

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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4158 MC is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 4158 MC, 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 4158 MC registered?

4158 MC is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is 4158 MC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4158 MC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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