2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MD12 YKB
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 123,323 km. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 123,323 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD12 YKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 123,323 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD12 YKB 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 (MD12 YKB) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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 (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
MD12 YKB Odometer History
- 12/09/202294,870 mi
- 19/09/2023105,460 mi+10,590 mi
- 19/09/2024115,259 km
- 09/10/2024115,263 km+4 km
- 23/09/2025123,323 km+8,060 km
Average of roughly 9,388 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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