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9231 RU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9231 RU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 99,013 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres close to legallimit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,373 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 76,186 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,605 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,686 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,499 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,374 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 34,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions zero reading

Fail 27 Aug 2015 26,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions zero reading

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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9231 RU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel 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 9231 RU, 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 9231 RU registered?

9231 RU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is 9231 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9231 RU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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