2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DP12 DOA
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31/08/2012. Recorded mileage 149,798 miles. MOT valid until 06/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
DP12 DOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 149,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DP12 DOA Mileage History
- 25/07/2023134,747 mi
- 06/08/2025138,579 mi+3,832 mi
- 08/08/2025138,584 mi+5 mi
- 30/07/2026149,793 mi+11,209 mi
- 31/07/2026149,798 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DP12 DOA 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 (DP12 DOA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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