2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · L29 FDY
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 103,165 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L29 FDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 103,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L29 FDY 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 (L29 FDY) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 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 (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L29 FDY Mileage History
- 03/04/202489,310 mi
- 04/04/202489,310 mi
- 08/04/202595,719 mi+6,409 mi
- 09/04/202595,719 mi
- 13/03/2026103,165 mi+7,446 mi
Average of roughly 7,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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