2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LB61 FTJ
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 86,048 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB61 FTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 86,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LB61 FTJ Mileage History
- 14/08/202480,472 mi
- 15/08/202480,472 mi
- 26/07/202583,836 mi+3,364 mi
- 26/07/202583,836 mi
- 22/07/202686,048 mi+2,212 mi
Average of roughly 2,882 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB61 FTJ 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 (LB61 FTJ) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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