2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RL08 RML
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 78,612 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL08 RML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 78,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL08 RML 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 (RL08 RML) between April 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))”.
RL08 RML Mileage History
- 09/04/202571,320 mi
- 10/04/202571,320 mi
- 23/07/202572,082 mi+762 mi
- 24/07/202572,086 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/202678,612 mi+6,526 mi
Average of roughly 5,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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