2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FR61 AAF
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20/02/2012. Recorded mileage 153,142 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
FR61 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 153,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FR61 AAF Mileage History
- 13/11/2023137,150 mi
- 13/11/2023137,151 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/2024141,740 mi+4,589 mi
- 14/11/2024141,740 mi
- 22/11/2025153,142 mi+11,402 mi
Average of roughly 7,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FR61 AAF 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 (FR61 AAF) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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