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AJ62 TMX

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has got very hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad has got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,812 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 75,252 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,299 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,595 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,035 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 35,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,937 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 TMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

Is AJ62 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 TMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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