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AF12 YHJ

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,789 mi
Last recorded47,789 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 46,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread / has a cut in tread but no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both front lower arms, rearmost bushes starting to split but NO play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 46,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread / has a cut in tread but no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both front lower arms, rearmost bushes starting to split but NO play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,083 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 42,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,717 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,978 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 YHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ?

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What year was AF12 YHJ registered?

AF12 YHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is AF12 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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