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AO12 XDL

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,375 mi
Last recorded34,375 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 34,375 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,962 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 29,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 28,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 23,485 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,844 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 19,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,491 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 11,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 10,446 miles

rear tyres have cuts to tread with stones in them.

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 XDL is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 XDL registered?

AO12 XDL is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is AO12 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 XDL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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