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AF12 XDP

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,607 mi
Last recorded95,607 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 93,214 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 93,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,510 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,684 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,900 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

handbrake lever loose but still functioning

Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,900 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low

handbrake lever loose but still functioning

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,426 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 63,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,490 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,347 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 36,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,748 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 29,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XDP is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel 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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

AF12 XDP is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AF12 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XDP 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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