VOLKSWAGEN POLO AY12YWO has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 91,436 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 16:17.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 5th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

AY12YWO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 202791,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 202691,434 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Inner Brake Disc Contaminated Both Sides (1.1.14 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20255TH FEBRUARY 202688,278 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Corroded And Slightly Worn-O/s/f Shocker Slightly Damp
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 20233RD OCTOBER 202486,743 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Front Flexi Joint Weak.
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded And Holed. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nsf Lower Arm Rear Bush Split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Osf Lower Arm Rear Bush Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Osf Lower Arm Rear Bush Splitting. (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Osf Outer Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres Worn Smooth On Inner Edge, Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Sill Corroded And Has A Small Hole, But Not Within 30cm Of Prescribed Area.
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 202386,743 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Front Flexi Joint Weak.
  6. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded And Holed. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nsf Lower Arm Rear Bush Split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Osf Lower Arm Rear Bush Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Osf Lower Arm Rear Bush Splitting. (5.3.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Osf Outer Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres Worn Smooth On Inner Edge, Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20223RD OCTOBER 202376,656 MI
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 202276,656 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Also Spongy. (1.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Brakes Groan When Operated.
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202129TH SEPTEMBER 202268,851 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Window Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases At Joint Slite Blow (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 202168,851 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Window Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Down To Next Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases At Joint Slite Blow (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202026TH SEPTEMBER 202160,002 MI
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201926TH SEPTEMBER 202052,040 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201826TH SEPTEMBER 201941,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201726TH SEPTEMBER 201833,430 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In The Inside Side Wall
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 201719,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201613,136 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Cracked In Drivers View
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AY12YWO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

AY12YWO MOT Comments

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AY12YWO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 91,436 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,531 miles

AY12YWO FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration AY12YWO was manufactured on Thursday 1st March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 91,436 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,531 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AY12YWO has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 33 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 14 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does AY12YWO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 22nd April 2026 AY12YWO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AY12YWO Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 22nd April 2026 AY12YWO does have Tax. Read more

When does AY12YWO Tax expire?

The current Tax for AY12YWO will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AY12YWO MOT expire?

The current MOT for AY12YWO will expire in 10 months on Friday 5th February 2027. Read more

When did AY12YWO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AY12YWO was on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 16:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AY12YWO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for AY12YWO we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AY12YWO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for AY12YWO we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AY12YWO?

AY12YWO is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has AY12YWO done?

The odometer reading for AY12YWO at the last MOT in February 2026 was 91,436 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,531 miles per year. Read more

How old is AY12YWO?

The vehicle AY12YWO was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st March 2012. Read more

What colour is AY12YWO?

The official colour of AY12YWO is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AY12YWO have?

AY12YWO has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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