VOLKSWAGEN POLO SY12MVE has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 92,856 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 13:48.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 9th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

SY12MVE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202692,856 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 20249TH DECEMBER 202590,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing N/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20239TH DECEMBER 202487,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing N/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20229TH DECEMBER 202382,563 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded Heavily
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 202282,557 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded Heavily
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Requirements Only Just Met
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20213RD DECEMBER 202278,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Heat Sheild Loose
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20203RD DECEMBER 202175,084 MI
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 202075,084 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Suspension Arm Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Suspension Arm Rear Bush Split And Loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201920TH NOVEMBER 202068,143 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201820TH NOVEMBER 201959,051 MI
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201859,048 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Sound Deadening Material Insecure Exhaust Centre Clamp Broken And Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment Handle Loose On Floor (1.1.6 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam Bulb Not Located In H/lamp Correctly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201720TH NOVEMBER 201848,228 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 201730TH MARCH 201844,182 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED25TH MARCH 201630TH MARCH 201733,408 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED25TH MARCH 201633,408 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201530TH MARCH 201618,588 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SY12MVE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

SY12MVE MOT Comments

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SY12MVE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 92,856 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,143 miles

SY12MVE FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration SY12MVE was manufactured on Friday 30th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 92,856 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,143 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 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 SY12MVE has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 20 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 9 Major, 0 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 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does SY12MVE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 SY12MVE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SY12MVE Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 SY12MVE does have Tax. Read more

When does SY12MVE Tax expire?

The current Tax for SY12MVE will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. 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 SY12MVE MOT expire?

The current MOT for SY12MVE will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 9th December 2026. Read more

When did SY12MVE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SY12MVE was on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 13:48. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SY12MVE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for SY12MVE 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 SY12MVE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for SY12MVE we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SY12MVE?

SY12MVE is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has SY12MVE done?

The odometer reading for SY12MVE at the last MOT in December 2025 was 92,856 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 7,143 miles per year. Read more

How old is SY12MVE?

The vehicle SY12MVE was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th March 2012. Read more

What colour is SY12MVE?

The official colour of SY12MVE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SY12MVE have?

SY12MVE has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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