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GL12 AYK

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,575 mi
Last recorded51,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 AYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,575 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diesel emissions too low to detect

Pass 28 May 2016 37,074 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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GL12 AYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL12 AYK, 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

How do I check the history of GL12 AYK?

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What year was GL12 AYK registered?

GL12 AYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is GL12 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 AYK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL12 AYK have outstanding finance?

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