2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · CV62 HNN
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 97,747 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV62 HNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2026
- 97,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV62 HNN 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 (CV62 HNN) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
CV62 HNN Mileage History
- 18/10/202385,526 mi
- 23/10/202385,543 mi+17 mi
- 18/10/202490,215 mi+4,672 mi
- 13/10/202595,177 mi+4,962 mi
- 06/10/202697,747 mi+2,570 mi
Average of roughly 4,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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