2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · OE12 NTO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 81,601 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE12 NTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 81,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE12 NTO 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 (OE12 NTO) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OE12 NTO Mileage History
- 28/05/202469,395 mi
- 28/05/202469,419 mi+24 mi
- 10/06/202574,226 mi+4,807 mi
- 02/06/202681,579 mi+7,353 mi
- 02/06/202681,601 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 6,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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