2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SC12 YRT
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 155,480 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC12 YRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 155,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC12 YRT 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 (SC12 YRT) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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: Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both n/s and o/s. product on headlight lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
SC12 YRT Mileage History
- 17/08/2023138,659 mi
- 04/09/2024145,622 mi+6,963 mi
- 05/09/2024145,623 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2025155,480 mi+9,857 mi
- 04/09/2025155,480 mi
Average of roughly 8,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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