2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MJ12 ABO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2012. Recorded mileage 64,434 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
MJ12 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 64,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MJ12 ABO Mileage History
- 15/03/202449,138 mi
- 15/03/202556,376 mi+7,238 mi
- 22/03/202556,376 mi
- 21/03/202664,419 mi+8,043 mi
- 28/03/202664,434 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 7,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ12 ABO 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 (MJ12 ABO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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