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AK12 OGD

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,527 mi
Last recorded98,527 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,527 miles

Rear both inner sills corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 98,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,917 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 81,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,516 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fritted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 75,516 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fritted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,505 miles

Front fog lights not working

Front exhaust weak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,390 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 31,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,605 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 OGD is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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