2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PE12 UBM
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 118,084 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE12 UBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 118,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PE12 UBM Mileage History
- 07/03/202394,931 mi
- 18/03/2024103,614 mi+8,683 mi
- 24/03/2025111,971 mi+8,357 mi
- 23/03/2026118,083 mi+6,112 mi
- 24/03/2026118,084 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE12 UBM 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 (PE12 UBM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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