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AK12 MKJ

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,111 mi
Last recorded58,111 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,742 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,954 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 53,954 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,261 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 24 May 2019 38,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone base ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2017 32,992 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 10 May 2016 30,792 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes noisy

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,046 miles

Both front tyres are cracking between tread

Both rear tyres are cracking between tread

Fail 16 Mar 2015 23,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres are cracking between tread

Both rear tyres are 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 MKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

AK12 MKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 MKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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