2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AW12 AHW
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 53,314 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AW12 AHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 53,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AW12 AHW 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 (AW12 AHW) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 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: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AW12 AHW Mileage History
- 13/09/202345,766 mi
- 12/09/202447,828 mi+2,062 mi
- 11/09/202550,778 mi+2,950 mi
- 11/09/202550,779 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202653,314 mi+2,535 mi
Average of roughly 2,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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