2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YP12 UPF
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25/05/2012. Recorded mileage 115,161 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
YP12 UPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 115,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YP12 UPF Mileage History
- 05/01/2024106,202 mi
- 08/01/2024106,220 mi+18 mi
- 28/10/2024108,034 mi+1,814 mi
- 29/10/2025115,156 mi+7,122 mi
- 30/10/2025115,161 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP12 UPF 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 (YP12 UPF) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
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