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AF12 YHE

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 98,869 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,305 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,969 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 69,362 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 69,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,508 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 61,508 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,258 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,501 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Fail 24 Feb 2016 30,501 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,419 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 YHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

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

Is AF12 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YHE 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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