2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FV12 FCC
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 111,317 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV12 FCC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 111,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 FCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (FV12 FCC) between May 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 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 (24 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
FV12 FCC Mileage History
- 06/05/201545,071 mi
- 04/05/201648,056 mi+2,985 mi
- 08/05/201749,291 mi+1,235 mi
- 05/05/201852,941 mi+3,650 mi
- 01/05/201954,830 mi+1,889 mi
- 02/07/202056,973 mi+2,143 mi
- 09/07/202056,974 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/202163,967 mi+6,993 mi
- 11/10/202163,967 mi
- 12/05/202376,328 mi+12,361 mi
- 12/05/202376,328 mi
- 04/10/202497,671 mi+21,343 mi
- 28/02/2025104,327 mi+6,656 mi
- 28/02/2025104,327 mi
- 23/06/2026111,316 mi+6,989 mi
- 24/06/2026111,317 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,950 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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