2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GD12 CFY
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 100,387 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD12 CFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 100,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD12 CFY 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 (GD12 CFY) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GD12 CFY Mileage History
- 11/08/202391,930 mi
- 06/08/202496,191 mi+4,261 mi
- 06/08/202496,191 mi
- 30/07/2025100,387 mi+4,196 mi
- 30/07/2025100,387 mi
Average of roughly 4,297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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