2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · Y44 EBB
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 72,437 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y44 EBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 72,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y44 EBB 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 (Y44 EBB) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AND BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y44 EBB Mileage History
- 27/05/202355,809 mi
- 18/05/202461,195 mi+5,386 mi
- 21/05/202569,744 mi+8,549 mi
- 28/05/202569,744 mi
- 20/05/202672,437 mi+2,693 mi
Average of roughly 5,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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