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2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SY12 RYD

SY12 RYD

2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21/05/2012. Recorded mileage 55,677 miles. MOT valid until 23/12/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2012 · Inverness
MOT Status
Valid until 23/12/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
55,677 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/12/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1390cc

SY12 RYD Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
  • 55,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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SY12 RYD Mileage History

  1. 28/04/201519,961 mi
  2. 24/12/201522,041 mi+2,080 mi
  3. 20/12/201627,501 mi+5,460 mi
  4. 16/12/201733,402 mi+5,901 mi
  5. 30/11/201837,754 mi+4,352 mi
  6. 11/12/201941,564 mi+3,810 mi
  7. 11/12/201941,564 mi
  8. 11/12/202043,429 mi+1,865 mi
  9. 11/12/202043,429 mi
  10. 01/12/202145,384 mi+1,955 mi
  11. 01/12/202145,384 mi
  12. 09/12/202248,502 mi+3,118 mi
  13. 28/11/202350,946 mi+2,444 mi
  14. 30/11/202350,948 mi+2 mi
  15. 17/12/202453,520 mi+2,572 mi
  16. 15/12/202555,676 mi+2,156 mi
  17. 15/12/202555,677 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 3,359 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

SY12 RYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 09:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (SY12 RYD) between April 2015 and December 2025.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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