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A20 TPC

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,223 mi
Last recorded45,223 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 45,223 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 45,219 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,654 miles

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

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

parkbrake borderline

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 35,744 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 35,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,586 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 13,586 miles

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

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

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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A20 TPC is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 A20 TPC, 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 A20 TPC registered?

A20 TPC is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is A20 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 TPC 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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