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908 TFM

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,820 mi
Last recorded22,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration908 TFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 22,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 21,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 20,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 19,579 miles

fuel flap broken

Fail 5 Jun 2023 19,579 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel flap broken

Pass 10 Jun 2022 18,046 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 16,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 14,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 13,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 12,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,143 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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908 TFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 908 TFM, 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 908 TFM registered?

908 TFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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