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AO12 PRX

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,036 mi
Last recorded87,036 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 PRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 87,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,425 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 55,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,638 miles

Both front tyres perished between treads

Front brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

Near side rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

Off side front tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

Off side rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,642 miles

all tyre treads perished

wishbone bushes slightly separated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,029 miles

o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre perished between treads slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,595 miles

n/s/r tyre perished between treads

o/s/f tyre perished between treads

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,083 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,466 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 PRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO12 PRX, 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 PRX registered?

AO12 PRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AO12 PRX safe to buy?

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