2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LFZ 8005
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 90,741 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LFZ 8005 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 90,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LFZ 8005 Mileage History
- 05/09/202376,803 mi
- 28/08/202481,203 mi+4,400 mi
- 05/09/202585,326 mi+4,123 mi
- 05/09/202585,326 mi
- 07/09/202690,741 mi+5,415 mi
Average of roughly 4,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LFZ 8005 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 (LFZ 8005) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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