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289 SAM

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,408 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,547 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front handbrake travel high

Fail 13 Sep 2024 95,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,769 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front handbrake travel high

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 92,767 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front handbrake travel high

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,178 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,340 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,904 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,787 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 22,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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289 SAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 289 SAM, 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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What year was 289 SAM registered?

289 SAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is 289 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 SAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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