2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GY12 CVH
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 113,027 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GY12 CVH Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2020
- 113,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GY12 CVH Mileage History
- 11/04/201539,345 mi
- 05/04/201651,786 mi+12,441 mi
- 05/04/201651,786 mi
- 19/04/201766,908 mi+15,122 mi
- 20/04/201766,937 mi+29 mi
- 04/09/2018101,405 mi+34,468 mi
- 04/09/2018101,405 mi
- 28/12/2018103,405 mi+2,000 mi
- 23/12/2019107,491 mi+4,086 mi
- 14/12/2020113,027 mi+5,536 mi
Average of roughly 12,975 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
GY12 CVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (GY12 CVH) between April 2015 and December 2020.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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