2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YB61 APO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 124,557 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YB61 APO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 124,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YB61 APO Mileage History
- 19/12/201433,814 mi
- 19/12/201433,814 mi
- 18/12/201544,375 mi+10,561 mi
- 19/12/201657,448 mi+13,073 mi
- 13/12/201766,305 mi+8,857 mi
- 12/12/201875,819 mi+9,514 mi
- 12/12/201985,097 mi+9,278 mi
- 08/12/202092,124 mi+7,027 mi
- 09/12/202092,137 mi+13 mi
- 14/12/202197,435 mi+5,298 mi
- 13/12/2022103,276 mi+5,841 mi
- 13/12/2023109,864 mi+6,588 mi
- 16/12/2023109,906 mi+42 mi
- 03/12/2024115,756 mi+5,850 mi
- 05/12/2024115,756 mi
- 23/12/2025124,509 mi+8,753 mi
- 24/12/2025124,557 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 8,239 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
YB61 APO MOT History
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 (YB61 APO) between December 2014 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))”.
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