2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · ML62 BDU
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/11/2012. Recorded mileage 72,827 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1390cc
ML62 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 72,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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ML62 BDU Mileage History
- 27/08/202454,182 mi
- 26/08/202564,665 mi+10,483 mi
- 26/08/202564,669 mi+4 mi
- 21/08/202672,827 mi+8,158 mi
- 21/08/202672,827 mi
Average of roughly 9,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML62 BDU 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 (ML62 BDU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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