2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P50 NCH
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 145,817 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P50 NCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 145,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P50 NCH 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 (P50 NCH) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P50 NCH Mileage History
- 31/01/2023108,586 mi
- 30/01/2024121,148 mi+12,562 mi
- 27/01/2025131,413 mi+10,265 mi
- 04/02/2025131,501 mi+88 mi
- 05/02/2026145,817 mi+14,316 mi
Average of roughly 12,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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