2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HN62 EEH
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 69,394 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN62 EEH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 69,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN62 EEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (HN62 EEH) between October 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Brakes (5 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 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
HN62 EEH Mileage History
- 27/10/201536,473 mi
- 04/11/201639,690 mi+3,217 mi
- 24/05/201842,009 mi+2,319 mi
- 23/05/201942,703 mi+694 mi
- 10/03/202146,026 mi+3,323 mi
- 16/03/202250,894 mi+4,868 mi
- 17/03/202250,899 mi+5 mi
- 28/03/202354,219 mi+3,320 mi
- 22/03/202459,181 mi+4,962 mi
- 27/03/202563,059 mi+3,878 mi
- 07/04/202669,394 mi+6,335 mi
- 07/04/202669,394 mi
Average of roughly 3,152 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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