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AJ62 KDV

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,511 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 94,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 83,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,635 miles

Nearside Front damaged to outer sill

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front damaged to outer sill

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 54,814 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 54,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,057 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,257 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,481 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,858 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 KDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

AJ62 KDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is AJ62 KDV safe to buy?

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