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AK12 LHO

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,707 mi
Last recorded129,707 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,707 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 121,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 117,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bracket on rear of subframe has bolts missing

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & loose

Fail 5 Feb 2024 117,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bracket on rear of subframe has bolts missing

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & loose

Pass 16 Jan 2023 104,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 104,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,130 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,455 miles

Front pad`s low

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge just about to show construction (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 69,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge just about to show construction (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 59,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,107 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,990 miles

Under trays covering testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2015 32,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,663 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 LHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 LHO, 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 LHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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