2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DLZ 9
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 86,553 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DLZ 9 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 86,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DLZ 9 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (DLZ 9) between September 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))”.
DLZ 9 Mileage History
- 16/09/201521,930 mi
- 15/09/201625,802 mi+3,872 mi
- 05/09/201730,567 mi+4,765 mi
- 19/09/201834,246 mi+3,679 mi
- 04/09/201941,388 mi+7,142 mi
- 08/09/202050,569 mi+9,181 mi
- 08/09/202050,569 mi
- 14/09/202156,577 mi+6,008 mi
- 14/09/202156,577 mi
- 23/09/202263,815 mi+7,238 mi
- 25/09/202373,101 mi+9,286 mi
- 17/02/202578,899 mi+5,798 mi
- 17/02/202578,899 mi
- 27/01/202686,553 mi+7,654 mi
Average of roughly 6,234 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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