2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YC62 OES
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 161,149 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC62 OES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 161,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC62 OES 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 (YC62 OES) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK TRACK ROD INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YC62 OES Mileage History
- 06/04/2023125,162 mi
- 16/04/2024144,521 mi+19,359 mi
- 23/04/2024144,714 mi+193 mi
- 08/04/2025161,147 mi+16,433 mi
- 08/04/2025161,149 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 17,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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