2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FH08 GUS
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 41,764 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH08 GUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 41,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH08 GUS 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 (FH08 GUS) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to front pipe gasket leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe to cat gasket leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FH08 GUS Mileage History
- 08/11/202334,995 mi
- 06/11/202439,527 mi+4,532 mi
- 06/11/202439,527 mi
- 29/10/202541,763 mi+2,236 mi
- 29/10/202541,764 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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