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AO12 WFH

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,273 mi
Last recorded108,273 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,273 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to disc condition (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,054 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished & cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,447 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 78,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,018 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Fail 17 Jul 2017 53,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,668 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 32,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFH, 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 WFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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