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AK12 SVP

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,985 mi
Last recorded116,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 116,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 113,348 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 109,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 106,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 102,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion under coating to the ends of rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,743 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,743 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,946 miles

sump corroded and beginning to leak

Pass 10 May 2017 57,579 miles

some brake squeal nearside rear, chips to screen outside zone a, both nearside tyres worn, both rear shock absorbers beginning to leak (offside is worse).

Pass 20 May 2016 47,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 35,874 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 SVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

AK12 SVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AK12 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 SVP 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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