2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EN12 XGT
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 58,269 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN12 XGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 58,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN12 XGT 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 (EN12 XGT) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), 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.
EN12 XGT Mileage History
- 15/06/202232,986 mi
- 19/06/202339,175 mi+6,189 mi
- 10/06/202445,313 mi+6,138 mi
- 04/06/202551,943 mi+6,630 mi
- 31/03/202658,269 mi+6,326 mi
Average of roughly 6,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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