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AK12 DCU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,710 mi
Last recorded100,710 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 100,710 miles

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

Offside Front fog light missing from bumber

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 100,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light missing from bumber

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,137 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,411 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 51,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,114 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 34,114 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,145 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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AK12 DCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK12 DCU, 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 AK12 DCU registered?

AK12 DCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 DCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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