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A23 EEL

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,153 mi
Last recorded100,153 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 100,153 miles

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 2 Jan 2025 81,064 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 73,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,896 miles

Nearside Rear hub cap missing

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old and starting to perish

slight damage to bodywork

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 63,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,018 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,815 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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A23 EEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A23 EEL, 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 A23 EEL registered?

A23 EEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is A23 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 EEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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