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AK12 UMS

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,181 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,024 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 62,016 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,974 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,795 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,648 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,226 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 24,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,194 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 UMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

AK12 UMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is AK12 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 UMS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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