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AK12 LKE

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,386 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pedal seems very soft but locking on operation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,563 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 74,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,458 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 69,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,236 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil replace a.s.a.p. (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn to excess replace a.s.a.p. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracked between treads.

o/s/f tyre cracked between treads.

o/s/r tyre cracked between treads.

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 LKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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