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255 HLT

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,414 mi
Last recorded112,414 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration255 HLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,576 miles

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

handbrake lever needs adjustment

Fail 24 Jan 2025 108,576 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handbrake lever needs adjustment

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,740 miles

Central Rear registration lights not sufficiently bright

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 bud (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 bud (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 87,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,445 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 71,062 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 71,062 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r 185/60/15 bud (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,141 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,141 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 bud (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 53,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,654 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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255 HLT is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 255 HLT, 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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255 HLT is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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