2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OW53 ENG
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 59,024 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OW53 ENG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 59,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OW53 ENG Mileage History
- 09/09/202451,988 mi
- 03/09/202555,230 mi+3,242 mi
- 04/09/202555,232 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/202659,023 mi+3,791 mi
- 16/09/202659,024 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OW53 ENG 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 (OW53 ENG) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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