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AF62 LRU

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,015 mi
Last recorded27,015 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 27,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 25,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 24,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is over ten years old

Offside Front Tyre is over ten years old

Offside Rear Tyre is over ten years old

Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,853 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,821 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 18,791 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,839 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,001 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 12,571 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 9,775 miles

Lower under trays fitted

head lamp internal adjuster adjusted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 9,759 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Lower under trays fitted

head lamp internal adjuster adjusted

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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AF62 LRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 LRU, 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 AF62 LRU?

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What year was AF62 LRU registered?

AF62 LRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AF62 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 LRU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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