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AK12 DWZ

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,763 mi
Last recorded126,763 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 126,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 126,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 112,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,271 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,626 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,876 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,005 miles

Nearside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,587 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,251 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 DWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AK12 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

AK12 DWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 DWZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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