2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VW04 ABY
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 61,403 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VW04 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 61,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VW04 ABY 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 (VW04 ABY) between September 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VW04 ABY Mileage History
- 23/09/202244,681 mi
- 14/06/202345,961 mi+1,280 mi
- 06/06/202449,906 mi+3,945 mi
- 12/06/202449,916 mi+10 mi
- 19/06/202561,403 mi+11,487 mi
Average of roughly 6,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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