2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · LL12 VAF
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 67,864 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL12 VAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 67,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL12 VAF 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 (LL12 VAF) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
LL12 VAF Mileage History
- 23/09/202465,228 mi
- 13/10/202566,412 mi+1,184 mi
- 13/10/202566,412 mi
- 06/10/202667,857 mi+1,445 mi
- 07/10/202667,864 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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