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AK12 EWZ

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,062 mi
Last recorded131,062 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 131,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,779 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,732 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 115,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2020 104,615 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,474 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg damp

Nearside Front tyre 3+mm

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,975 miles

front shock absorbers slight misting

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,643 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,367 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 EWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EWZ, 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 EWZ registered?

AK12 EWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 EWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EWZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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