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AK12 SVL

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,797 mi
Last recorded58,797 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 58,797 miles

Coolant level over MAX

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *BOTH* N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worm to legal limit, worn smooth outer and inner edge, tyre also cracked/perished 175/70/14 84T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Object (screw) embedded in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush starting to split and de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm, wearing smooth inner edge 175/70/14 84T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 56,790 miles

Central Front *Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating*

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms deteriorating* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres bald on shoulders* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 56,790 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt *Both front roll bar link upper dust covers* (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front *Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating*

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms deteriorating* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres bald on shoulders* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 54,466 miles

Front *Flexible exhaust joint outer casing slightly deteriorated*

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms cracking/perishing* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 54,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front *Flexible exhaust joint outer casing slightly deteriorated*

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush of both front lower arms cracking/perishing* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 51,475 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 51,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively *Both front wipers smear heavily. Blades split* (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,446 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 49,092 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 43,091 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,749 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2+mm

Fail 20 Mar 2019 39,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre 2+mm

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,451 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,685 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 SVL is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

AK12 SVL is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is AK12 SVL safe to buy?

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