2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · ED03 MAE
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 89,174 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ED03 MAE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 89,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ED03 MAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (ED03 MAE) between August 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ED03 MAE Mileage History
- 04/08/201521,196 mi
- 04/08/201521,196 mi
- 22/07/201628,187 mi+6,991 mi
- 01/08/201732,460 mi+4,273 mi
- 06/08/201837,625 mi+5,165 mi
- 05/08/201950,144 mi+12,519 mi
- 05/08/201950,144 mi
- 03/08/202060,078 mi+9,934 mi
- 03/08/202060,082 mi+4 mi
- 03/08/202170,872 mi+10,790 mi
- 09/08/202170,874 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/202271,106 mi+232 mi
- 29/03/202379,344 mi+8,238 mi
- 31/03/202379,347 mi+3 mi
- 02/04/202481,927 mi+2,580 mi
- 04/04/202585,800 mi+3,873 mi
- 07/04/202585,800 mi
- 01/04/202689,174 mi+3,374 mi
- 01/04/202689,174 mi
Average of roughly 6,378 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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