2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FM12 DFZ

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 8 September 2025 at 89,167 miles which recorded no defects. Prior to that, the 8 July 2024 examination at 86,155 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2012 registration, averaging roughly 6,369 miles per year. The record moves from 76,100 miles at the 6 July 2022 test, to 81,957 miles in July 2023, then 86,153 miles on 8 July 2024, reaching 89,167 miles by September 2025. A curious duplicate entry exists on 8 July 2024 where the car first failed at 86,153 miles with no defects logged, then passed at 86,155 miles the same day, implying an administrative re-test rather than a genuine fault. The data is sparse and clean, with no advisories or consumable wear flagged at any stage. Given the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion, as the MOT history offers no insight into latent wear. The clean record suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but low annual use can conceal perished rubber components or binding calipers that a short test may not expose. Structural integrity and exhaust emissions show no historical concern. Verify service history matches the 3,012-mile annual increments and confirm the 2024 duplicate entry reflects routine re-testing, not concealed repair work.