2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AO12 FDL
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 122,911 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AO12 FDL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 122,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AO12 FDL Mileage History
- 25/02/201522,700 mi
- 25/02/201522,700 mi
- 17/02/201630,653 mi+7,953 mi
- 01/08/201634,963 mi+4,310 mi
- 28/07/201754,934 mi+19,971 mi
- 23/08/201867,807 mi+12,873 mi
- 03/08/201972,897 mi+5,090 mi
- 21/08/202079,944 mi+7,047 mi
- 21/08/202079,945 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/202186,519 mi+6,574 mi
- 17/08/202293,413 mi+6,894 mi
- 23/08/202293,415 mi+2 mi
- 09/08/202398,981 mi+5,566 mi
- 19/08/202398,981 mi
- 16/08/2024104,325 mi+5,344 mi
- 21/08/2025112,506 mi+8,181 mi
- 22/08/2026122,911 mi+10,405 mi
- 26/08/2026122,911 mi
Average of roughly 8,716 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
AO12 FDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (AO12 FDL) between February 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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