2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FW12 CTX
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 47,922 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FW12 CTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 47,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FW12 CTX Mileage History
- 09/07/202440,104 mi
- 09/07/202440,107 mi+3 mi
- 10/07/202542,657 mi+2,550 mi
- 11/07/202542,657 mi
- 10/07/202647,922 mi+5,265 mi
Average of roughly 3,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FW12 CTX 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 CTX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 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 (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle through braking range (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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