2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · AX61 AYV
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 72,029 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX61 AYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 72,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX61 AYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (AX61 AYV) between March 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AX61 AYV Mileage History
- 11/03/202446,260 mi
- 11/03/202446,260 mi
- 10/03/202564,495 mi+18,235 mi
- 12/12/202572,025 mi+7,530 mi
- 19/12/202572,029 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 14,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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