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AF12 YVU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 67,618 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R Tyres have slight Stepping wear

Nearside Rear Tyre has Bad stepping wear

Offside Front Tyre is getting low on the inner edge

Rear Silencer heatshield is slightly loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F Lower Suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 65,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,115 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 51,754 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,627 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,927 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,355 miles

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge of tread

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 YVU 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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

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

Is AF12 YVU safe to buy?

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