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AF62 LUE

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,561 mi
Last recorded93,561 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 LUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 93,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,102 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly corroded

nearside rear shock damp

Fail 7 Oct 2025 90,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly corroded

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 17 Oct 2024 81,922 miles

exhaust corroded +slight blow from flexi joint

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2024 81,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded +slight blow from flexi joint

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,668 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,720 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 47,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,683 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 41,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,506 miles

both front tyres 3+mm

Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,876 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2016 22,306 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,664 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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AF62 LUE is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 AF62 LUE, 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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AF62 LUE is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AF62 LUE safe to buy?

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