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AF61 GCU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,821 mi
Last recorded104,821 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 104,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 child seats ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 104,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 child seats ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,870 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,226 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 84,225 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,873 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 77,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working NS SIDE INDICATOR INOP (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective SPARE WHEEL FLAT ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 65,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 55,808 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in center of windscreen, not affecting drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,202 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Damage in zone B of windscreen, less than 40mm (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF tyre wearing on inside edge, caused by worn suspension bush. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in rear bush on OSR lower suspension arm, causing uneven wear to front tyres (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF tyre wearing on inside edge, caused by worn suspension bush. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR tyre worn to 3mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 46,202 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Damage in zone B of windscreen, less than 40mm (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF tyre wearing on inside edge, caused by worn suspension bush. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working NSR position lamp INOP (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in rear bush on OSR lower suspension arm, causing uneven wear to front tyres (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF tyre wearing on inside edge, caused by worn suspension bush. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR tyre worn to 3mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,485 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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AF61 GCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 AF61 GCU, 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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AF61 GCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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