2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · J13 FBM
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 76,975 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,975 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
J13 FBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 76,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J13 FBM Mileage History
- 06/08/202571,147 mi
- 07/08/202571,182 mi+35 mi
- 10/08/202676,919 mi+5,737 mi
- 19/08/202676,961 mi+42 mi
- 19/08/202676,975 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J13 FBM 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 (J13 FBM) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Track rod end seriously misaligned Hits on wheel on full lock ( incorrect track rod end fitted ) (2.1.”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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