2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · NU62 EUW
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 48,291 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU62 EUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 48,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU62 EUW 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 (NU62 EUW) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 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: Brakes (4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
NU62 EUW Mileage History
- 16/10/202344,901 mi
- 16/10/202446,451 mi+1,550 mi
- 21/10/202547,198 mi+747 mi
- 12/09/202648,290 mi+1,092 mi
- 12/09/202648,291 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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