2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · C27 RBN
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 82,674 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C27 RBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 82,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C27 RBN 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 (C27 RBN) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
C27 RBN Mileage History
- 21/09/202261,235 mi
- 19/09/202367,640 mi+6,405 mi
- 23/09/202474,004 mi+6,364 mi
- 02/09/202580,470 mi+6,466 mi
- 11/05/202682,674 mi+2,204 mi
Average of roughly 5,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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