2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ML12 XEP
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2012. Recorded mileage 95,611 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
ML12 XEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 95,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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ML12 XEP Mileage History
- 24/10/202273,326 mi
- 25/10/202273,396 mi+70 mi
- 06/02/202478,641 mi+5,245 mi
- 08/01/202585,381 mi+6,740 mi
- 06/01/202695,611 mi+10,230 mi
Average of roughly 6,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML12 XEP 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 (ML12 XEP) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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