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4 SHE

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,646 mi
Last recorded54,646 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 54,646 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated / corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2026 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box deteriorated / corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 52,551 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 50,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,771 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,489 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,403 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,107 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,874 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,495 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,150 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,037 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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4 SHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 4 SHE, 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 4 SHE?

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What year was 4 SHE registered?

4 SHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is 4 SHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 SHE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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