2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · NL62 NWP
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 105,245 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL62 NWP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 105,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL62 NWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (NL62 NWP) between September 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Sports Cat fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))”.
NL62 NWP Mileage History
- 02/09/201517,593 mi
- 02/09/201517,593 mi
- 13/08/201625,807 mi+8,214 mi
- 09/09/201732,875 mi+7,068 mi
- 02/01/201942,425 mi+9,550 mi
- 20/12/201959,171 mi+16,746 mi
- 20/12/201959,171 mi
- 16/12/202069,063 mi+9,892 mi
- 07/05/202171,270 mi+2,207 mi
- 17/06/202279,013 mi+7,743 mi
- 11/08/202391,409 mi+12,396 mi
- 11/08/202391,420 mi+11 mi
- 24/10/202495,719 mi+4,299 mi
- 29/10/202495,719 mi
- 14/05/2026105,245 mi+9,526 mi
Average of roughly 8,194 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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