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AO12 UHT

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,475 mi
Last recorded76,475 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 76,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 71,184 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 65,340 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp/sleeve corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 65,340 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp/sleeve corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,140 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deetriorating

centre exhaust clamp corroding

front brake disc's worn

o/s/r inner brake pad low

rear brake disc's corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,486 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroding thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 55,486 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroding thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,409 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 27 Jun 2019 43,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,626 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 29,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,709 miles

windscreen chiped

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 UHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UHT, 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 UHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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