2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MA12 HBC
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16/03/2012. Recorded mileage 90,492 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
MA12 HBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 90,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MA12 HBC Mileage History
- 25/05/202365,746 mi
- 31/07/202473,555 mi+7,809 mi
- 01/07/202581,560 mi+8,005 mi
- 13/08/202690,393 mi+8,833 mi
- 17/08/202690,492 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 7,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA12 HBC 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 (MA12 HBC) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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