2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MJ12 EEU
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25/04/2012. Recorded mileage 176,372 miles. MOT valid until 24/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
MJ12 EEU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 176,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MJ12 EEU Mileage History
- 18/04/201534,507 mi
- 07/04/201650,125 mi+15,618 mi
- 29/03/201764,861 mi+14,736 mi
- 29/03/201764,861 mi
- 13/04/201879,282 mi+14,421 mi
- 14/04/201879,282 mi
- 18/04/201993,640 mi+14,358 mi
- 15/04/2020112,037 mi+18,397 mi
- 16/04/2020112,037 mi
- 09/04/2021121,618 mi+9,581 mi
- 09/04/2021121,618 mi
- 20/04/2022139,026 mi+17,408 mi
- 20/04/2022139,026 mi
- 14/04/2023151,941 mi+12,915 mi
- 12/04/2024163,238 mi+11,297 mi
- 12/04/2024163,238 mi
- 11/04/2025170,437 mi+7,199 mi
- 11/04/2025170,437 mi
- 24/04/2026176,372 mi+5,935 mi
- 24/04/2026176,372 mi
Average of roughly 12,876 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
MJ12 EEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (MJ12 EEU) between April 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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