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AO12 KHB

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,737 mi
Last recorded73,737 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 73,737 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 60,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 49,238 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 38,278 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 (5.2.3 (e))

perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 2 Dec 2021 28,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 20,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 19,043 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,188 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 KHB is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO12 KHB, 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 KHB registered?

AO12 KHB is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 KHB safe to buy?

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