2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · LB12 AEP
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 22/06/2012. Recorded mileage 166,085 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1199cc
LB12 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 166,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LB12 AEP Mileage History
- 22/05/2024151,078 mi
- 24/03/2025159,268 mi+8,190 mi
- 26/03/2025159,268 mi
- 23/03/2026165,974 mi+6,706 mi
- 25/04/2026166,085 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 7,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB12 AEP 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 (LB12 AEP) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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