MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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