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AF12 ZYU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,638 mi
Last recorded60,638 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 60,638 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 60,634 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 60,617 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both sills repaired/filled at front just outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, and holed just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill previously repaired and holed just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and previously repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Previously repaired/ holed /corroded just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill previously repaired/holed just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,819 miles

Both front tyres have worn inner edges close to but not exposing ply & or cords

Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,010 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,546 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 49,545 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 41,508 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever high

n/s main beam very low

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2016 20,567 miles

Rear Baby seat fitted, could not check seat belts.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

AF12 ZYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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