2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NL62 DGU
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 18,557 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL62 DGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 18,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL62 DGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (NL62 DGU) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
NL62 DGU Mileage History
- 30/09/202215,051 mi
- 08/02/202416,473 mi+1,422 mi
- 15/01/202517,332 mi+859 mi
- 07/01/202618,557 mi+1,225 mi
Average of roughly 1,072 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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