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AK12 GVU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,868 mi
Last recorded76,868 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 76,868 miles

Engine sump rusting

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,046 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,447 miles

central tube style exhaust clamp rusting

Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,331 miles

central tube style exhaust clamp rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,289 miles

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

Offside Front damage to wing

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,628 miles

OSF tyre is cracking between tread

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 GVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 GVU registered?

AK12 GVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AK12 GVU safe to buy?

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