2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · YY12 HAA
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 28/04/2012. Recorded mileage 117,166 miles. MOT valid until 09/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1199cc
YY12 HAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 117,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YY12 HAA Mileage History
- 08/01/2024105,749 mi
- 08/01/2024105,750 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/2025110,861 mi+5,111 mi
- 09/01/2026117,165 mi+6,304 mi
- 09/01/2026117,166 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY12 HAA 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 (YY12 HAA) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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