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AF12 UWN

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 112,110 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 112,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,062 miles

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

Front part of exhaust corroding

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,062 miles

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

Front part of exhaust corroding

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,828 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 33,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,277 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 UWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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