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2012 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 ETH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,045 miles

Both headlight aims were low

Small chip in nearside front windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2025 63,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 63,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,955 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Small chip in nearside front windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,848 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Small chip nearside front windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,523 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2022 53,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,644 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2021 46,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake disc + pads worn

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,673 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 42,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,158 miles

n/side rear tyre perishing/splitting

Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,268 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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520 ETH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 520 ETH, 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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520 ETH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is 520 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 520 ETH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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