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AF12 UHD

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,937 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 92,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sill damaged

exhaust slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 57,083 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sill damaged

exhaust slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 42,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,300 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 29,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHD, 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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What year was AF12 UHD registered?

AF12 UHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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