2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RW55 LEO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 73,460 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RW55 LEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 73,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RW55 LEO 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 (RW55 LEO) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RW55 LEO Mileage History
- 14/04/202359,791 mi
- 01/05/202462,477 mi+2,686 mi
- 30/04/202568,103 mi+5,626 mi
- 24/04/202673,460 mi+5,357 mi
- 24/04/202673,460 mi
Average of roughly 4,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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