2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LD12 WRT
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 104,262 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD12 WRT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 104,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD12 WRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (LD12 WRT) between April 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
LD12 WRT Mileage History
- 25/04/201522,027 mi
- 25/04/201627,929 mi+5,902 mi
- 26/04/201627,932 mi+3 mi
- 20/04/201733,521 mi+5,589 mi
- 20/04/201840,915 mi+7,394 mi
- 26/04/201949,575 mi+8,660 mi
- 22/10/202059,360 mi+9,785 mi
- 27/10/202165,663 mi+6,303 mi
- 27/10/202165,667 mi+4 mi
- 27/10/202274,213 mi+8,546 mi
- 27/10/202274,213 mi
- 30/10/202383,288 mi+9,075 mi
- 30/10/202383,288 mi
- 18/07/202488,729 mi+5,441 mi
- 16/07/202596,796 mi+8,067 mi
- 15/07/2026104,262 mi+7,466 mi
Average of roughly 7,328 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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