2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DF12 WFG
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 36,552 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF12 WFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2017
- 36,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DF12 WFG Mileage History
- 15/10/201514,500 mi
- 03/10/201626,753 mi+12,253 mi
- 03/10/201626,753 mi
- 24/11/201736,552 mi+9,799 mi
- 24/11/201736,552 mi
Average of roughly 10,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF12 WFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (DF12 WFG) between October 2015 and November 2017.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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