2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PN12 YNJ
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 156,642 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN12 YNJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 156,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN12 YNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (PN12 YNJ) between February 2015 and July 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
PN12 YNJ Mileage History
- 17/02/201527,100 mi
- 12/02/201635,930 mi+8,830 mi
- 11/02/201745,395 mi+9,465 mi
- 10/02/201856,191 mi+10,796 mi
- 27/02/201965,591 mi+9,400 mi
- 22/06/202080,907 mi+15,316 mi
- 24/06/202080,911 mi+4 mi
- 15/06/202195,057 mi+14,146 mi
- 15/06/202195,057 mi
- 08/06/2022110,549 mi+15,492 mi
- 27/05/2023129,314 mi+18,765 mi
- 27/05/2023129,314 mi
- 09/07/2024152,463 mi+23,149 mi
- 03/07/2025156,642 mi+4,179 mi
- 03/07/2025156,642 mi
Average of roughly 12,487 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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