2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PJ12 SWN
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 101,347 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ12 SWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 101,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ12 SWN 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 (PJ12 SWN) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
PJ12 SWN Mileage History
- 06/05/202273,313 mi
- 11/08/202381,269 mi+7,956 mi
- 15/09/202489,931 mi+8,662 mi
- 23/09/202489,945 mi+14 mi
- 11/11/2025101,347 mi+11,402 mi
Average of roughly 7,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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