2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FT12 DMX
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18/05/2012. Recorded mileage 93,812 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
FT12 DMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/06/2025
- 93,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FT12 DMX Mileage History
- 09/06/202277,759 mi
- 15/06/202384,887 mi+7,128 mi
- 11/06/202488,413 mi+3,526 mi
- 11/06/202488,413 mi
- 05/06/202593,812 mi+5,399 mi
Average of roughly 5,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT12 DMX 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 (FT12 DMX) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle out of shape (5.2.3 (f))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
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