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AO12 PSZ

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,862 mi
Last recorded100,862 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 PSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,862 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2026 100,862 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,654 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 83,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,502 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked due to previous poor condition wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,502 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked due to previous poor condition wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 73,720 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 73,720 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 68,289 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 68,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 May 2017 61,488 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 61,488 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2016 57,730 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 23 May 2016 57,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

small score mark in offside front brake disc

Pass 26 May 2015 53,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PSZ, 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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AO12 PSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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