2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ST12 RYJ
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 110,471 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST12 RYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 110,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST12 RYJ 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 (ST12 RYJ) between October 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ST12 RYJ Mileage History
- 06/10/202267,347 mi
- 13/10/202392,028 mi+24,681 mi
- 13/10/202392,037 mi+9 mi
- 22/10/2024106,993 mi+14,956 mi
- 29/08/2025110,471 mi+3,478 mi
Average of roughly 14,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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