MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake has slight restricted free movement
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake has slight restricted free movement
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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AK12 FYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 FYV, 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 FYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 April 2012.
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