2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA12 FLW
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 108,214 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 FLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 108,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA12 FLW 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 FLW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn ”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
SA12 FLW Mileage History
- 18/10/202286,593 mi
- 18/10/202392,972 mi+6,379 mi
- 21/10/202497,489 mi+4,517 mi
- 28/10/202497,489 mi
- 10/10/2025108,214 mi+10,725 mi
Average of roughly 7,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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