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2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MB04 ABY

MB04 ABY

2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2012. Recorded mileage 109,821 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 22/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/12/2026)
Recorded Mileage
109,821 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/12/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2025‑10‑24 MOT at 109,821 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming the vehicle’s current roadworthiness. The consecutive annual tests from 2022 through 2025 show a stable maintenance trend, with each inspection meeting the required standards. At 109,821 miles the Polo is about 14 years old, averaging roughly 7,844 miles per year. Mileage rose from 88,234 miles in October 2022 to 92,158 miles in October 2023 (3,924 miles), then to 98,473 miles in October 2024 (6,315 miles) and finally to 109,821 miles in October 2025 (11,348 miles), indicating consistent, relatively high annual usage rather than long periods of inactivity. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, inspect the brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, and scrutinise the chassis and wheel‑arch areas for structural rust. Although the MOT history lists no defects, the absence of recorded advisories does not guarantee the condition of consumables such as tyres, wiper blades or the exhaust system, which merit visual verification. Given the regular testing interval and the lack of major failures, the vehicle appears well‑maintained, but a thorough in‑person inspection of the identified components remains essential before purchase.

MB04 ABY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
  • 109,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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MB04 ABY Mileage History

  1. 17/10/202288,234 mi
  2. 23/10/202392,158 mi+3,924 mi
  3. 22/10/202498,473 mi+6,315 mi
  4. 24/10/2025109,819 mi+11,346 mi
  5. 24/10/2025109,821 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 7,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MB04 ABY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 15:41
MOT Analysis

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 (MB04 ABY) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 October 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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