VOLKSWAGEN POLO MT12YDP has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,466 miles 5 months ago on Monday 5th January 2026 at 12:22.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 4th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

MT12YDP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH JANUARY 202797,466 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing N/s/f & Rear Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded.
FAILED31ST DECEMBER 202597,435 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing N/s/f & Rear Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded.
  8. MAJOR - Rear Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202412TH DECEMBER 202590,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 202490,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Defective So That It Cannot Be Satisfactorily Operated (1.1.6 (d))
  4. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202311TH OCTOBER 202482,020 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202211TH SEPTEMBER 202373,876 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 202273,876 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202124TH AUGUST 202268,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
FAILED24TH AUGUST 202168,645 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
PASSED12TH JULY 201931ST JANUARY 202156,450 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 201831ST JULY 201950,703 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH JULY 201731ST JULY 201843,004 MI
FAILED29TH JULY 201743,004 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED26TH JULY 201631ST JULY 201736,032 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 201531ST JULY 201629,713 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MT12YDP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

MT12YDP MOT Comments

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MT12YDP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,466 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,962 miles

MT12YDP FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration MT12YDP was manufactured on Tuesday 31st July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 97,466 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,962 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 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MT12YDP has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 17 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 11 Major, 1 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 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does MT12YDP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 MT12YDP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MT12YDP Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 MT12YDP does have Tax. Read more

When does MT12YDP Tax expire?

The current Tax for MT12YDP will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 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 MT12YDP MOT expire?

The current MOT for MT12YDP will expire in 7 months on Monday 4th January 2027. Read more

When did MT12YDP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MT12YDP was on Monday 5th January 2026 at 12:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MT12YDP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for MT12YDP we can see 10 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 MT12YDP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for MT12YDP we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MT12YDP?

MT12YDP is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has MT12YDP done?

The odometer reading for MT12YDP at the last MOT in January 2026 was 97,466 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 6,962 miles per year. Read more

How old is MT12YDP?

The vehicle MT12YDP was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Read more

What colour is MT12YDP?

The official colour of MT12YDP is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does MT12YDP have?

MT12YDP has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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