2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · S222 HXL
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2012. Recorded mileage 86,208 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S222 HXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 86,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S222 HXL 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 (S222 HXL) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S222 HXL Mileage History
- 16/01/202375,452 mi
- 23/01/202476,758 mi+1,306 mi
- 10/02/202578,909 mi+2,151 mi
- 11/02/202578,911 mi+2 mi
- 11/02/202686,208 mi+7,297 mi
Average of roughly 3,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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