2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FW12 CTE
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 114,447 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FW12 CTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 114,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FW12 CTE 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 (FW12 CTE) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FW12 CTE Mileage History
- 03/09/2024107,446 mi
- 05/09/2024107,510 mi+64 mi
- 01/09/2025112,124 mi+4,614 mi
- 02/09/2025112,127 mi+3 mi
- 02/09/2026114,447 mi+2,320 mi
Average of roughly 3,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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