2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · XO60 ABY
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 105,385 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XO60 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 105,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XO60 ABY 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 (XO60 ABY) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
XO60 ABY Mileage History
- 20/11/202390,701 mi
- 20/11/202390,701 mi
- 08/01/2025101,254 mi+10,553 mi
- 09/04/2026105,385 mi+4,131 mi
- 09/04/2026105,385 mi
Average of roughly 6,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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