2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · DG62 WBY
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 81,823 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG62 WBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 81,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DG62 WBY Mileage History
- 25/08/202267,387 mi
- 05/09/202369,418 mi+2,031 mi
- 05/09/202369,418 mi
- 28/02/202470,993 mi+1,575 mi
- 24/02/202581,823 mi+10,830 mi
Average of roughly 5,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG62 WBY 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 (DG62 WBY) between August 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 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: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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