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AF62 OYD

2012 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Polo53,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 OYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,968 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 92,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,724 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 71,505 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on edges and slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on edges and slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front fog light switch temperamental

under vehicle cover fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,837 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all underside components.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,769 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 25,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OYD, 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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What year was AF62 OYD registered?

AF62 OYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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