2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HW62 BWA
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 68,076 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW62 BWA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 68,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW62 BWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (HW62 BWA) between February 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
HW62 BWA Mileage History
- 04/02/201612,843 mi
- 04/02/201612,843 mi
- 11/01/201716,164 mi+3,321 mi
- 29/01/201822,653 mi+6,489 mi
- 29/01/201822,653 mi
- 01/04/201929,344 mi+6,691 mi
- 26/03/202033,821 mi+4,477 mi
- 26/03/202033,821 mi
- 10/02/202136,477 mi+2,656 mi
- 24/02/202241,301 mi+4,824 mi
- 29/03/202241,451 mi+150 mi
- 08/06/202347,357 mi+5,906 mi
- 12/06/202347,357 mi
- 07/06/202452,480 mi+5,123 mi
- 02/06/202560,439 mi+7,959 mi
- 11/06/202668,076 mi+7,637 mi
- 11/06/202668,076 mi
Average of roughly 5,337 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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