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AF12 TPU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,852 mi
Last recorded76,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 76,852 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 73,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,463 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 60,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 55,953 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,895 miles

slight corrosion on front springs

Fail 9 Jan 2020 50,895 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

slight corrosion on front springs

Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,010 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 42,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,074 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 35,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 24,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 24,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,233 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 TPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

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

Is AF12 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 TPU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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