2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · HR08 WES
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 12/10/2012. Recorded mileage 141,740 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1199cc
HR08 WES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 141,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HR08 WES Mileage History
- 07/09/2024130,392 mi
- 26/08/2025137,767 mi+7,375 mi
- 01/09/2025137,904 mi+137 mi
- 27/08/2026141,740 mi+3,836 mi
- 27/08/2026141,740 mi
Average of roughly 5,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HR08 WES 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 (HR08 WES) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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