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AF12 PXW

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,178 mi
Last recorded49,178 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 49,178 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 47,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 45,528 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,993 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 28,993 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 14,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,305 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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AF12 PXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 PXW, 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 AF12 PXW?

You can check the full history of AF12 PXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF12 PXW registered?

AF12 PXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 PXW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 PXW have outstanding finance?

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