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AF12 TOV

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,227 mi
Last recorded79,227 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 79,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 79,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,740 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Fail 15 Apr 2025 68,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,279 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,283 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 31,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,389 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,390 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 TOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TOV, 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

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What year was AF12 TOV registered?

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

Is AF12 TOV safe to buy?

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