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7 HCP

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,893 mi
Last recorded102,893 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 HCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 102,893 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,769 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 91,769 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 82,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,611 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movemen

Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel left

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight knock / play in the steering rack /system / front track rod ends

Fail 22 Nov 2022 75,611 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movemen

Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel left

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Slight knock / play in the steering rack /system / front track rod ends

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,090 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock absorber dust covers

Rear tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,578 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber

Fail 8 Nov 2018 53,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber

Pass 14 Oct 2017 45,083 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,460 miles

No measurable emissions

Fail 7 Nov 2016 34,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlights (1.8)

No measurable emissions

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 32,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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7 HCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 7 HCP, 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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7 HCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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