2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EA12 FUP
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 45,747 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA12 FUP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 45,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA12 FUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (EA12 FUP) between March 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EA12 FUP Mileage History
- 05/03/201512,215 mi
- 05/03/201512,215 mi
- 04/03/201617,262 mi+5,047 mi
- 04/03/201617,262 mi
- 20/01/201719,541 mi+2,279 mi
- 12/01/201821,617 mi+2,076 mi
- 08/01/201926,480 mi+4,863 mi
- 08/01/201926,480 mi
- 16/01/202029,173 mi+2,693 mi
- 11/01/202130,632 mi+1,459 mi
- 13/01/202232,948 mi+2,316 mi
- 12/01/202337,522 mi+4,574 mi
- 11/01/202440,694 mi+3,172 mi
- 15/01/202543,193 mi+2,499 mi
- 16/01/202543,194 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/202645,747 mi+2,553 mi
- 16/01/202645,747 mi
Average of roughly 3,085 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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