2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PO62 YMM
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 101,031 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO62 YMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 101,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO62 YMM 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 (PO62 YMM) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
PO62 YMM Mileage History
- 13/10/202388,626 mi
- 13/10/202388,626 mi
- 21/10/202494,818 mi+6,192 mi
- 28/10/202494,824 mi+6 mi
- 20/09/2025101,031 mi+6,207 mi
Average of roughly 6,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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