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A21 RMK

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 RMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 84,834 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 84,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,885 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,332 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 75,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,802 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,008 miles

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 70,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,561 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,880 miles

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 50,880 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Mirror cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 42,889 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 42,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15 worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 42,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Grinding (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face of disc scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges to 2nd layer of tread

Nearside Mirror cover missing

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2017 37,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,977 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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A21 RMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A21 RMK, 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 A21 RMK registered?

A21 RMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A21 RMK safe to buy?

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