2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AS03 AKS
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 81,138 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AS03 AKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 81,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AS03 AKS Mileage History
- 16/04/202473,103 mi
- 19/04/202473,103 mi
- 12/05/202576,722 mi+3,619 mi
- 06/05/202681,138 mi+4,416 mi
- 06/05/202681,138 mi
Average of roughly 3,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AS03 AKS 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 (AS03 AKS) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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