2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MJ12 JTX
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2012. Recorded mileage 113,589 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MJ12 JTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 113,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MJ12 JTX Mileage History
- 16/01/2024108,743 mi
- 26/01/2024108,745 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/2024111,766 mi+3,021 mi
- 17/09/2025113,589 mi+1,823 mi
- 17/09/2025113,589 mi
Average of roughly 2,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ12 JTX 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 JTX) between January 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking gasses from flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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