2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AV62 VPJ
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 112,993 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV62 VPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 112,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV62 VPJ 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 (AV62 VPJ) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
AV62 VPJ Mileage History
- 30/09/202280,812 mi
- 10/11/202391,061 mi+10,249 mi
- 13/11/202391,089 mi+28 mi
- 24/10/2024100,704 mi+9,615 mi
- 11/11/2025112,993 mi+12,289 mi
Average of roughly 10,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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