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12 VF

2014 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,818 mi
Last recorded27,818 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Polo47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 VF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 27,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 26,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 26,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 24,928 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 24,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 23,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 21,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 19,086 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 16,135 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 16,128 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 12,654 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 12,654 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 9,728 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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12 VF is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 47,101 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 12 VF, 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 12 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 12 VF?

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What year was 12 VF registered?

12 VF is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is 12 VF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 VF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 12 VF have outstanding finance?

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