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AK12 ETV

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,565 mi
Last recorded93,565 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ETV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 93,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2026 93,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2025 91,345 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 88,073 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 88,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,270 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 76,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,893 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage of transmission oil leak near inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge slightly off shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 64,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,530 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,791 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 46,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

screw in nearside rear tyre

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 ETV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ETV, 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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AK12 ETV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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