VOLKSWAGEN POLO YL12BYZ has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 76,597 miles 5 months ago on Monday 12th January 2026 at 10:23.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Thursday 21st January 2027.

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

YL12BYZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202776,597 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202521ST JANUARY 202673,168 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED7TH JANUARY 202573,168 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding O/s Lower Effort (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202421ST JANUARY 202567,254 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 202323RD FEBRUARY 202462,481 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202223RD FEBRUARY 202357,083 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 202124TH MARCH 202251,529 MI
FAILED25TH MARCH 202151,529 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20208TH AUGUST 202148,699 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED10TH JULY 20198TH AUGUST 202042,780 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20188TH AUGUST 201955,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge - ( Both - Required Soon ) (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint (2.2.2 (b))
FAILED4TH AUGUST 201837,011 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights Low Limit
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge - ( Both - Required Soon ) (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint (2.2.2 (b))
PASSED15TH JULY 20178TH AUGUST 201831,125 MI
PASSED30TH JULY 20168TH AUGUST 201727,235 MI
PASSED16TH JULY 20158TH AUGUST 201623,627 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YL12BYZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

YL12BYZ MOT Comments

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YL12BYZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 76,597 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,471 miles

YL12BYZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YL12BYZ was manufactured on Wednesday 8th August 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 76,597 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,471 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 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YL12BYZ has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 18 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 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 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does YL12BYZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 YL12BYZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YL12BYZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 YL12BYZ does have Tax. Read more

When does YL12BYZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YL12BYZ 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 YL12BYZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YL12BYZ will expire in 8 months on Thursday 21st January 2027. Read more

When did YL12BYZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YL12BYZ was on Monday 12th January 2026 at 10:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YL12BYZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YL12BYZ 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 YL12BYZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YL12BYZ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YL12BYZ?

YL12BYZ is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YL12BYZ done?

The odometer reading for YL12BYZ at the last MOT in January 2026 was 76,597 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 5,471 miles per year. Read more

How old is YL12BYZ?

The vehicle YL12BYZ was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 8th August 2012. Read more

What colour is YL12BYZ?

The official colour of YL12BYZ is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does YL12BYZ have?

YL12BYZ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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