2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YX12 PCO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 121,885 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX12 PCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 121,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX12 PCO 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 (YX12 PCO) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 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 (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YX12 PCO Mileage History
- 08/02/202486,701 mi
- 10/02/202486,903 mi+202 mi
- 31/01/2025106,327 mi+19,424 mi
- 31/01/2025106,327 mi
- 05/02/2026121,885 mi+15,558 mi
Average of roughly 17,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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