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AK61 XGV

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 118,281 miles

Nearside Rear bulb out

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 112,560 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 112,552 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal Creep under load (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Delayed action when under roller test (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,459 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 106,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 91,525 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,798 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO 3X PUNCTURES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,703 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm only (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,253 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 XGV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGV, 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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AK61 XGV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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