2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PJ62 RNO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 42,405 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ62 RNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 42,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PJ62 RNO 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 (PJ62 RNO) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ62 RNO Mileage History
- 11/03/202336,215 mi
- 13/03/202336,215 mi
- 27/03/202438,765 mi+2,550 mi
- 22/02/202540,549 mi+1,784 mi
- 30/01/202642,405 mi+1,856 mi
Average of roughly 2,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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