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AK12 EUH

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,814 mi
Last recorded86,814 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,875 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 81,523 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flex. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,538 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre inner edge of tread area area worn

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,040 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,568 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 56,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 56,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,020 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 39,019 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,065 miles

tears in tread area's of offside front tyre and offside 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 EUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EUH, 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 EUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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