VOLKSWAGEN POLO YS12JXA 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 116,825 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 08:03.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

YS12JXA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 2027116,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Resinator Box (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2026116,824 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Drum Contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Not Secured (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Resinator Box (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20252ND FEBRUARY 2026110,325 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 20242ND FEBRUARY 2025104,501 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20232ND FEBRUARY 2024100,560 MI
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2023100,559 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Flexy Broke (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202214TH JANUARY 202392,878 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202114TH JANUARY 202289,366 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Inner Rack Joints
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
PASSED15TH JULY 201914TH JANUARY 202177,706 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH JULY 201977,560 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JULY 201814TH JULY 201966,728 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH JULY 201714TH JULY 201851,297 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 201614TH JULY 201732,382 MI
PASSED15TH JULY 201514TH JULY 201616,053 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED15TH JULY 201516,053 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YS12JXA Passed/Failed

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

YS12JXA MOT Comments

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YS12JXA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 116,825 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,345 miles

YS12JXA FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YS12JXA was manufactured on Friday 29th 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 2026 was 116,825 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,345 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 YS12JXA has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 30 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 13 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 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does YS12JXA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 23rd October 2026 YS12JXA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YS12JXA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 23rd October 2026 YS12JXA does have Tax. Read more

When does YS12JXA Tax expire?

The current Tax for YS12JXA will expire in 6 months 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 YS12JXA MOT expire?

The current MOT for YS12JXA will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027. Read more

When did YS12JXA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YS12JXA was on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 08:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YS12JXA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YS12JXA 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 YS12JXA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YS12JXA 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 YS12JXA?

YS12JXA is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YS12JXA done?

The odometer reading for YS12JXA at the last MOT in January 2026 was 116,825 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 8,345 miles per year. Read more

How old is YS12JXA?

The vehicle YS12JXA was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th June 2012. Read more

What colour is YS12JXA?

The official colour of YS12JXA is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does YS12JXA have?

YS12JXA has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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