2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PBZ 230
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2012. Recorded mileage 127,906 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
PBZ 230 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 127,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PBZ 230 Mileage History
- 22/04/201524,842 mi
- 23/04/201636,565 mi+11,723 mi
- 26/04/201745,283 mi+8,718 mi
- 26/04/201745,283 mi
- 14/04/201849,870 mi+4,587 mi
- 23/04/201957,521 mi+7,651 mi
- 28/07/202069,441 mi+11,920 mi
- 28/07/202069,441 mi
- 22/07/202177,797 mi+8,356 mi
- 22/07/202177,799 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/202288,665 mi+10,866 mi
- 28/06/2023100,170 mi+11,505 mi
- 03/07/2024111,843 mi+11,673 mi
- 02/07/2025123,438 mi+11,595 mi
- 02/07/2025123,438 mi
- 17/03/2026127,894 mi+4,456 mi
- 27/03/2026127,906 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 9,430 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
PBZ 230 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (PBZ 230) between April 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure corroded, damage whole unable to test (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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