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A13 MYY

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 64,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair x2 (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm . rear bush started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel cap seal cracking and splitting a lot

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Dec 2023 54,702 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 54,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner and outer edges worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,691 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 37,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2021 37,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 30,441 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,035 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 25,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,183 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,963 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 11,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 5,956 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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A13 MYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A13 MYY, 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 A13 MYY registered?

A13 MYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is A13 MYY safe to buy?

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