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AO12 KFL

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,649 mi
Last recorded150,649 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 150,649 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed not with in 30cm of prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,391 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 137,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lots of travel on hand brake.

Pass 29 Jan 2022 137,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 130,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 107,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,999 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 33,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,900 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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AO12 KFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO12 KFL, 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 AO12 KFL registered?

AO12 KFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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