2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL12 VWH
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 116,364 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL12 VWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 116,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 VWH 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 (GL12 VWH) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section join area (6.1.2 (a))”.
GL12 VWH Mileage History
- 21/08/202391,658 mi
- 12/09/2024103,731 mi+12,073 mi
- 23/09/2025116,357 mi+12,626 mi
- 15/10/2025116,364 mi+7 mi
- 15/10/2025116,364 mi
Average of roughly 11,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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