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AK12 RXW

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,369 mi
Last recorded122,369 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 117,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,792 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,053 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 RXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

AK12 RXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AK12 RXW safe to buy?

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