2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SE12 RCF
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 57,015 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE12 RCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 57,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE12 RCF 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 (SE12 RCF) between July 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
SE12 RCF Mileage History
- 29/07/202451,006 mi
- 29/07/202451,006 mi
- 29/07/202555,451 mi+4,445 mi
- 30/07/202555,452 mi+1 mi
- 13/04/202657,015 mi+1,563 mi
Average of roughly 3,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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