2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · S10 XAF
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 169,762 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S10 XAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 169,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S10 XAF 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 (S10 XAF) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
S10 XAF Mileage History
- 29/08/2023148,719 mi
- 10/09/2024160,801 mi+12,082 mi
- 13/09/2024160,805 mi+4 mi
- 12/09/2025169,760 mi+8,955 mi
- 15/09/2025169,762 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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