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AK12 ZTO

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,149 miles
Pass 11 May 2026 78,053 miles

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush started to split

Offside Front lower wishbone rear bush started to split

oil leak from gear box

Fail 30 Apr 2026 78,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie cracked around pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush started to split

Offside Front lower wishbone rear bush started to split

Offside Rear number plate lamp not working

oil leak from gear box

Pass 23 May 2025 75,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side and off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 72,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi - Cracking Around Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 69,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 65,139 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 60,893 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 60,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 59,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 50,633 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 50,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 43,649 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 19,014 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 12,167 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 12,167 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 ZTO is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 53,602 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZTO, 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 ZTO is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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