2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA12 EHL
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 24,287 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 EHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 24,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA12 EHL 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 (SA12 EHL) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SA12 EHL Mileage History
- 10/03/202220,608 mi
- 07/03/202321,539 mi+931 mi
- 13/03/202422,442 mi+903 mi
- 13/03/202523,317 mi+875 mi
- 05/03/202624,287 mi+970 mi
Average of roughly 923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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