2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SH12 EKN
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 43,770 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 EKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 43,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 EKN 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 (SH12 EKN) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SH12 EKN Mileage History
- 01/02/202436,264 mi
- 13/02/202540,070 mi+3,806 mi
- 14/02/202540,075 mi+5 mi
- 08/01/202643,706 mi+3,631 mi
- 13/01/202643,770 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 3,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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