2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · H26 EAT
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,385 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H26 EAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 98,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H26 EAT 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 (H26 EAT) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
H26 EAT Mileage History
- 20/08/202487,166 mi
- 19/08/202597,967 mi+10,801 mi
- 19/08/202597,967 mi
- 08/10/202598,380 mi+413 mi
- 14/10/202598,385 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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