2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · YC12 WMU
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 103,669 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC12 WMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 103,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC12 WMU 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 (YC12 WMU) between February 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YC12 WMU Mileage History
- 24/02/202383,034 mi
- 20/09/202386,704 mi+3,670 mi
- 04/10/202386,732 mi+28 mi
- 28/10/2024103,669 mi+16,937 mi
- 28/10/2024103,669 mi
Average of roughly 12,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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