2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NG12 OEU
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 132,278 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG12 OEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 132,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG12 OEU 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 (NG12 OEU) between January 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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 (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NG12 OEU Mileage History
- 07/01/2025120,652 mi
- 09/01/2025120,652 mi
- 12/07/2025125,691 mi+5,039 mi
- 08/07/2026132,278 mi+6,587 mi
- 08/07/2026132,278 mi
Average of roughly 7,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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