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AF12 RRZ

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 101,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 93,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 83,835 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 83,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,647 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 75,642 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,929 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 64,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 53,659 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 47,172 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,733 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,437 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 37,099 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

check engine oil

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,099 miles

check engine oil

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 RRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RRZ, 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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AF12 RRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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