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AK12 LJZ

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 66,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,923 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight foot brake pedal travel

Fail 4 Apr 2024 54,921 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))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight foot brake pedal travel

Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 36,169 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 30,985 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 30,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,305 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 24,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,614 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,092 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 LJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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