2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ES05 DAG
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 125,691 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ES05 DAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 125,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ES05 DAG 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 (ES05 DAG) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ES05 DAG Mileage History
- 03/10/2024103,395 mi
- 01/10/2025114,434 mi+11,039 mi
- 01/10/2025114,444 mi+10 mi
- 05/10/2026125,691 mi+11,247 mi
- 05/10/2026125,691 mi
Average of roughly 11,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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