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A16 ARG

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,304 mi
Last recorded25,304 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ARG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 25,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 23,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 21,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 20,257 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 17,909 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 14,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 11,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 8,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 6,274 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 4,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 3,708 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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A16 ARG is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A16 ARG, 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 A16 ARG registered?

A16 ARG is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is A16 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 ARG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 ARG have outstanding finance?

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