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AJ62 CVG

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,481 mi
Last recorded134,481 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 134,481 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 134,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 128,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 123,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 115,182 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2022 104,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 92,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 76,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 56,357 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres slightly perished and cracking

Pass 25 May 2017 36,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,582 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,303 miles

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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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AJ62 CVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ62 CVG, 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 AJ62 CVG registered?

AJ62 CVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AJ62 CVG safe to buy?

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