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5186 MC

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,173 mi
Last recorded56,173 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5186 MC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,173 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 54,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 51,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,534 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2023 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2022 46,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 42,666 miles

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

Rear rear screen washer inoperative

Rear rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,925 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,951 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres outer wall perish

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 17,069 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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5186 MC is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 5186 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 5186 MC registered?

5186 MC is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is 5186 MC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5186 MC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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