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AF62 JKX

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,904 mi
Last recorded76,904 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 JKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 76,904 miles

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

offside front cv boot pin holed

Fail 7 Feb 2025 76,903 miles

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

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin pipe flex (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

offside front cv boot pin holed

Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 1 Feb 2024 68,963 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 59,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 59,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 51,096 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 51,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front discs worn + liped

Pass 23 Jan 2021 44,590 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads getting

Fail 22 Jan 2021 44,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

front pads getting

Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,505 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL IN SEVERAL PLACES

Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,157 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 37,157 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,898 miles

stone chips in screen

Fail 26 Jan 2018 32,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stone chips in screen

Pass 1 Feb 2017 28,157 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 28,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,034 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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AF62 JKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF62 JKX, 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 AF62 JKX registered?

AF62 JKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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