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AK12 RYB

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,551 mi
Last recorded67,551 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 67,551 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 67,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 62,408 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,475 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,535 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,656 miles

Front tyres close to 2.0mm tread depth coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2016 23,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,846 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 RYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc 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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

AK12 RYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is AK12 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 RYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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