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AF12 XDT

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,832 mi
Last recorded52,832 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 52,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 38,759 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 28,233 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 19,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 16,053 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,728 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,990 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 13,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,293 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 10,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 9,351 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 XDT is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XDT, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 XDT?

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What year was AF12 XDT registered?

AF12 XDT is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XDT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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