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AK62 FFD

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2024 55,911 miles

slight lip to front discs

Fail 21 Aug 2024 55,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight lip to front discs

Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,209 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,812 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 19,812 miles

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

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 FFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

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

Is AK62 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FFD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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