2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GU62 FVN
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 100,183 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU62 FVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 100,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU62 FVN 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 (GU62 FVN) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 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 (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust as adjuster not moving (4.1.2 (a))”.
GU62 FVN Mileage History
- 07/05/202487,492 mi
- 07/05/202487,492 mi
- 09/05/202592,647 mi+5,155 mi
- 09/05/202592,647 mi
- 26/05/2026100,183 mi+7,536 mi
Average of roughly 6,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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