2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FV12 RWU
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17/04/2012. Recorded mileage 128,579 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
FV12 RWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2026
- 128,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FV12 RWU Mileage History
- 08/08/202392,034 mi
- 30/08/202499,395 mi+7,361 mi
- 03/09/202499,395 mi
- 05/09/2025114,288 mi+14,893 mi
- 18/08/2026128,579 mi+14,291 mi
Average of roughly 12,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV12 RWU 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 (FV12 RWU) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”.
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