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AK12 WBO

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,455 mi
Last recorded80,455 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 80,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp mounts broken

Pass 19 May 2025 74,397 miles

Offside Front headlamp mount broken but headlamp still secure

Pass 23 May 2024 67,698 miles

Offside headlamp mounts broken but not insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 54,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp mounts broken but not insecure

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2022 46,744 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front. (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,032 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,435 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect sweaty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,735 miles

Windscreen cracked behind interior mirror not in drivers view

Fail 21 Nov 2016 28,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen cracked behind interior mirror not in drivers view

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,066 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 WBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 WBO, 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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AK12 WBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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