VOLKSWAGEN POLO MT12YJF has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 143,886 miles 10 months ago on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 08:34.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 21st August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

MT12YJF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST AUGUST 2026143,886 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 202421ST AUGUST 2025124,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED12TH JULY 2024124,310 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexy Section (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED8TH AUGUST 202321ST AUGUST 2024117,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202221ST AUGUST 2023109,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202219TH AUGUST 2023109,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED19TH AUGUST 2022109,462 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Leaking And Braking Performance Affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Leaking Hydraulic Fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested Due To Fluid Leak (1.2.1 (g))
FAILED12TH AUGUST 2022109,451 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Leaking And Braking Performance Affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202119TH AUGUST 202297,822 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Adrift
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 202019TH AUGUST 202183,716 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Both Bump Stops Seperated
FAILED5TH AUGUST 202083,716 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Both Bump Stops Seperated
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201919TH AUGUST 202069,077 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201819TH AUGUST 201956,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201719TH AUGUST 201843,774 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201619TH AUGUST 201730,971 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 20157TH APRIL 201626,421 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  4. USER ENTERED - Handbrake Req Adjusting
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Cracking
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s Mirror Housing Damaged
FAILED7TH APRIL 201526,421 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  6. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  7. USER ENTERED - Handbrake Req Adjusting
  8. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Cracking
  9. USER ENTERED - N/s Mirror Housing Damaged
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MT12YJF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

MT12YJF MOT Comments

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MT12YJF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 143,886 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,068 miles

MT12YJF FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration MT12YJF was manufactured on Wednesday 27th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 143,886 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,068 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 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 MT12YJF has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 24 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 9 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does MT12YJF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 MT12YJF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MT12YJF Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 MT12YJF does have Tax. Read more

When does MT12YJF Tax expire?

The current Tax for MT12YJF will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 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 MT12YJF MOT expire?

The current MOT for MT12YJF will expire in 2 months on Friday 21st August 2026. Read more

When did MT12YJF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MT12YJF was on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 08:34. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MT12YJF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for MT12YJF we can see 12 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 MT12YJF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for MT12YJF we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MT12YJF?

MT12YJF is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has MT12YJF done?

The odometer reading for MT12YJF at the last MOT in August 2025 was 143,886 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 11,068 miles per year. Read more

How old is MT12YJF?

The vehicle MT12YJF was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 27th June 2012. Read more

What colour is MT12YJF?

The official colour of MT12YJF is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does MT12YJF have?

MT12YJF has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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