2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DF12 GCU
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 88,631 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 GCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 88,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DF12 GCU 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 (DF12 GCU) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DF12 GCU Mileage History
- 07/06/202379,733 mi
- 07/06/202379,733 mi
- 13/06/202485,502 mi+5,769 mi
- 13/06/202485,503 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/202588,631 mi+3,128 mi
Average of roughly 4,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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