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AK62 LTX

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,382 mi
Last recorded90,382 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,107 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroding

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cuts + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,647 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,908 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 73,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge,nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,250 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 30,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,250 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 LTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LTX, 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 AK62 LTX registered?

AK62 LTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is AK62 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 LTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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