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AJ62 EMK

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 89,193 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 89,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,028 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 88,028 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,208 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 79,208 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsr and osr quarter panels have damage

Fail 14 Feb 2023 72,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsr and osr quarter panels have damage

Fail 11 Feb 2023 72,276 miles

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

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split and misshaped (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both nearside and offside panels/wings have damage

Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,482 miles

Front wipers poor.

Fuel flap missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Mountings loose. Still operates as intended. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 67,481 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers poor.

Fuel flap missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Mountings loose. Still operates as intended. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 58,824 miles

park brake lever mountings loose/insecure,but still functions as intended

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 16 Jan 2021 58,824 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

park brake lever mountings loose/insecure,but still functions as intended

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,777 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 54,777 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,195 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 48,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 39,199 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 39,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,468 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 EMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AJ62 EMK, 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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AJ62 EMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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