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A18 HYH

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,667 mi
Last recorded60,667 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,667 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 50,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 38,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,239 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 36,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 17,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,527 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 6,895 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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A18 HYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A18 HYH, 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 A18 HYH registered?

A18 HYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is A18 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 HYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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