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AF12 YPA

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,980 mi
Last recorded128,980 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 128,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,506 miles

Rear Inner both tyres deformed

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,635 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2023 111,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,607 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 105,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,105 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,437 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 64,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,084 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 YPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc 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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

AF12 YPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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