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AF62 MTE

2012 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,343 mi
Last recorded41,343 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 MTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 36,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine around sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level between min and max advise correct asap

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 31,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,419 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 29,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,320 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 24,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,543 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 21,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,838 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,517 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTE, 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 AF62 MTE registered?

AF62 MTE is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is AF62 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 MTE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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