2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FR12 ULT
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 77,501 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FR12 ULT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 77,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FR12 ULT Mileage History
- 22/06/201521,453 mi
- 29/06/201626,845 mi+5,392 mi
- 03/07/201731,781 mi+4,936 mi
- 03/07/201731,781 mi
- 21/06/201837,216 mi+5,435 mi
- 19/06/201943,593 mi+6,377 mi
- 17/06/202048,952 mi+5,359 mi
- 01/07/202154,821 mi+5,869 mi
- 16/06/202262,529 mi+7,708 mi
- 16/06/202262,529 mi
- 05/07/202369,213 mi+6,684 mi
- 05/07/202369,213 mi
- 29/04/202471,047 mi+1,834 mi
- 30/04/202471,048 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202575,021 mi+3,973 mi
- 15/04/202575,021 mi
- 08/04/202677,501 mi+2,480 mi
- 08/04/202677,501 mi
Average of roughly 5,192 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
FR12 ULT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (FR12 ULT) between June 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced In mirror unit (4.4.3 (a))”.
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