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AK62 OTH

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,042 mi
Last recorded48,042 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 48,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 44,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 38,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 30,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,227 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,528 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 61,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 OTH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

AK62 OTH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 OTH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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