MOT Status
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93,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
screw in nearside rear tyre
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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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What year was AK12 ETV registered?
AK12 ETV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2012.
Is AK12 ETV safe to buy?
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