2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.1L Petrol · LA12 UDV
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.1L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 42,215 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA12 UDV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 42,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 UDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (LA12 UDV) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LA12 UDV Mileage History
- 29/09/202542,213 mi
- 29/09/202542,215 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,095 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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