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AK62 EEU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 89,523 miles

Damage to n/s front & rear door & outer sill

Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,375 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,644 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 49,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,444 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 33,044 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On pipe junction clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 29,331 miles

Front Tyres slightly perished on tread, ( manufacturer code 1312 ).

Fail 10 Oct 2017 29,331 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low On main beam. (1.8)

Front Tyres slightly perished on tread, ( manufacturer code 1312 ).

Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,625 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 25,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,856 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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AK62 EEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK62 EEU, 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 AK62 EEU registered?

AK62 EEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AK62 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 EEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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