2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · HD12 CVE
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 68,967 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD12 CVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 68,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD12 CVE 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 (HD12 CVE) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due unknown age of timing belt (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
HD12 CVE Mileage History
- 29/04/202466,308 mi
- 05/06/202567,049 mi+741 mi
- 05/06/202567,050 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/202668,967 mi+1,917 mi
- 18/05/202668,967 mi
Average of roughly 1,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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