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AF12 TMY

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,912 mi
Last recorded105,912 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 105,912 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,841 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 98,841 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,324 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/ A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 85,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,617 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,102 miles

rear damper tubes adrift

Fail 30 Mar 2019 57,102 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear damper tubes adrift

rear tyres badly worn,n/s sill damaged .under body to plastic panals damaged .

unable to test rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,115 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 50,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,381 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 TMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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