2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MD12 YMU
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 110,906 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD12 YMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2026
- 110,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD12 YMU 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 YMU) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At sleeve (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
MD12 YMU Mileage History
- 25/07/202276,528 mi
- 31/07/202382,084 mi+5,556 mi
- 16/07/202491,695 mi+9,611 mi
- 21/07/2025101,206 mi+9,511 mi
- 21/08/2026110,906 mi+9,700 mi
Average of roughly 8,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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