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AK12 NHJ

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 83,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2021 83,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 73,715 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 73,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,528 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,336 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 31,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,683 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 20,683 miles

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

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

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 NHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NHJ, 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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What year was AK12 NHJ registered?

AK12 NHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is AK12 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 NHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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