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AK61 OUY

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,335 mi
Last recorded95,335 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 OUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 82,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 82,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,275 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 51,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F Tyre WORN on inner edge

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s/f (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner O/S/F tyre WORN on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer front brake pads down to 4mm

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing /worn slightly

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,832 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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AK61 OUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK61 OUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 OUY registered?

AK61 OUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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