2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FR61 ADV
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 75,511 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FR61 ADV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 75,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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FR61 ADV Mileage History
- 23/01/201530,090 mi
- 23/01/201530,090 mi
- 27/10/201535,359 mi+5,269 mi
- 18/10/201643,896 mi+8,537 mi
- 10/10/201753,757 mi+9,861 mi
- 15/10/201859,815 mi+6,058 mi
- 15/10/201859,818 mi+3 mi
- 28/10/201962,018 mi+2,200 mi
- 29/10/202063,731 mi+1,713 mi
- 08/11/202166,385 mi+2,654 mi
- 08/11/202269,536 mi+3,151 mi
- 27/10/202372,490 mi+2,954 mi
- 08/11/202474,072 mi+1,582 mi
- 31/10/202575,511 mi+1,439 mi
Average of roughly 4,217 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
FR61 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (FR61 ADV) between January 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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