MOT Status
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107,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general underbody corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
general underbody corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long parking brake lever travel with little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush centre pin un-bonded and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inn rear bush un-bonded and pulled out from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
hand brake lever travel,border line pass.re excessive travel.
both rear tyres cracking between treads
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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AK12 SWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?
AK12 SWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2012.
Is AK12 SWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK12 SWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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