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2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RF12 FXU

RF12 FXU

2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/07/2012. Recorded mileage 125,707 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2012 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 29/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
125,707 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1390cc

RF12 FXU Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
  • 125,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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RF12 FXU Mileage History

  1. 11/07/201536,694 mi
  2. 11/07/201536,694 mi
  3. 25/08/201651,903 mi+15,209 mi
  4. 01/08/201761,189 mi+9,286 mi
  5. 01/08/201761,189 mi
  6. 03/08/201870,800 mi+9,611 mi
  7. 08/08/201981,731 mi+10,931 mi
  8. 24/08/202089,039 mi+7,308 mi
  9. 25/08/202197,446 mi+8,407 mi
  10. 24/08/2022104,146 mi+6,700 mi
  11. 24/08/2022104,146 mi
  12. 31/08/2023110,624 mi+6,478 mi
  13. 01/09/2023110,625 mi+1 mi
  14. 04/09/2024125,467 mi+14,842 mi
  15. 04/09/2024125,467 mi
  16. 31/07/2026125,707 mi+240 mi

Average of roughly 8,052 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

RF12 FXU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 15:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (RF12 FXU) between July 2015 and July 2026.

The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 31 July 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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