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2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RV62 YLS

RV62 YLS

2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 78,333 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2012 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
78,333 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1198cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistently clean MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 22 May 2026 at 78,333 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects recorded. This continues a trend of perfect passes over the last five inspections, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical failures or significant structural deteriorations. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 49,233 miles and May 2026 at 78,333 miles, the car covered just over 29,000 miles, showing a consistent but light usageprofile of roughly 7,200 miles annually. This low mileage suggests that wear on the drivetrain and engine components may be less than average, though it also increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber and plastics rather than mileage-based fatigue. While the digital record shows no flagged faults, a buyer should focus a physical inspection on components susceptible to time-based oxidation and dry rot. Given the low mileage, it is essential to inspect the condition of the suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls which can perish and crack despite minimal use. The vehicle should also be checked for surface rust on the sills and floor pans, as the MOT only identifies structural corrosion that reaches a specific threshold of depth.
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RV62 YLS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
  • 78,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RV62 YLS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 06:50
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (RV62 YLS) between September 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

RV62 YLS Mileage History

  1. 15/09/202249,233 mi
  2. 16/05/202352,949 mi+3,716 mi
  3. 15/05/202459,512 mi+6,563 mi
  4. 23/05/202568,722 mi+9,210 mi
  5. 22/05/202678,333 mi+9,611 mi

Average of roughly 7,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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