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AK61 SYA

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,311 mi
Last recorded124,311 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 SYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 124,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,535 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 120,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,674 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are to clean to get a reading

Hand brake lever is slight slack / need adjustment / repair

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 117,674 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are to clean to get a reading

Hand brake lever is slight slack / need adjustment / repair

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,555 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges and slightly perished in tread area

Nearside Rear screw in tyre and worn on inside edge and will soon wear through to secondary rubber layer

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

Rear shock-absorber bump stops are detached

aftermarket diesel particulate filter fitted

handbrake would benefit from adjustment of the cable

Fail 17 Nov 2022 99,555 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges and slightly perished in tread area

Nearside Rear screw in tyre and worn on inside edge and will soon wear through to secondary rubber layer

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear shock-absorber bump stops are detached

aftermarket diesel particulate filter fitted

handbrake would benefit from adjustment of the cable

Pass 24 Dec 2021 82,886 miles

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are getting low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,443 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

front & rear brake discs are scored / worn / corroded

front & rear brake pads are getting low

front & rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2021 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

front & rear brake discs are scored / worn / corroded

front & rear brake pads are getting low

front & rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,184 miles

Slight wear on all discs

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,832 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 58,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,797 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,361 miles

Clean emissions test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 23,361 miles

Clean emissions test.

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,481 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK61 SYA, 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 AK61 SYA registered?

AK61 SYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is AK61 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 SYA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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