2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FR12 HCE
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2012. Recorded mileage 97,616 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
FR12 HCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 97,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FR12 HCE Mileage History
- 03/04/202381,437 mi
- 02/04/202488,063 mi+6,626 mi
- 11/03/202594,222 mi+6,159 mi
- 06/03/202697,527 mi+3,305 mi
- 18/03/202697,616 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 5,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FR12 HCE 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 (FR12 HCE) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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