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2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YY12 WTU

YY12 WTU

2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17/08/2012. Recorded mileage 77,332 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2012 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,332 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1198cc

YY12 WTU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
  • 77,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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YY12 WTU Mileage History

  1. 15/08/202470,303 mi
  2. 15/08/202470,303 mi
  3. 15/08/202573,737 mi+3,434 mi
  4. 13/08/202677,175 mi+3,438 mi
  5. 21/08/202677,332 mi+157 mi

Average of roughly 3,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YY12 WTU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 11:22
MOT Analysis

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 WTU) between August 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 August 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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