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AJ62 CVM

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,435 mi
Last recorded52,435 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near wear limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 49,451 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 49,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,147 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 44,716 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 44,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,774 miles

nsr shock slightly damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 14,560 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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AJ62 CVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

AJ62 CVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is AJ62 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 CVM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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