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A10 ACA

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,403 mi
Last recorded51,403 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ACA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,016 miles

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Pass 10 Nov 2022 21,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 20,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 20,273 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 19,228 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 19,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 16,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 14,116 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 12,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 10,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 8,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A10 ACA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 A10 ACA, 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 A10 ACA registered?

A10 ACA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is A10 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 ACA 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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