2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MB51 WAR
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2012. Recorded mileage 134,131 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB51 WAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 134,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB51 WAR 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 (MB51 WAR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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 (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust silencer insecure mid section (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
MB51 WAR Mileage History
- 06/10/2022125,297 mi
- 06/10/2022125,299 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/2023128,702 mi+3,403 mi
- 07/10/2024131,676 mi+2,974 mi
- 02/10/2025134,131 mi+2,455 mi
Average of roughly 2,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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