2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · R1 LXO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 114,588 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R1 LXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 114,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R1 LXO 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 (R1 LXO) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
R1 LXO Mileage History
- 22/06/2023102,794 mi
- 21/02/2025108,958 mi+6,164 mi
- 07/03/2025108,971 mi+13 mi
- 06/03/2026114,587 mi+5,616 mi
- 06/03/2026114,588 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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