2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FCZ 50
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 42,950 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FCZ 50 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 42,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FCZ 50 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 (FCZ 50) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FCZ 50 Mileage History
- 10/05/202336,821 mi
- 20/05/202438,343 mi+1,522 mi
- 12/05/202539,589 mi+1,246 mi
- 13/05/202539,589 mi
- 01/05/202642,950 mi+3,361 mi
Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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