2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · GU12 YHH
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 172,302 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU12 YHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 172,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU12 YHH 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 (GU12 YHH) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions unable to be completed did not pass first CO2reading (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”.
GU12 YHH Mileage History
- 06/03/2023150,134 mi
- 07/03/2023150,143 mi+9 mi
- 04/04/2024155,105 mi+4,962 mi
- 31/03/2025162,474 mi+7,369 mi
- 02/04/2026172,302 mi+9,828 mi
Average of roughly 7,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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