2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH12 NKL
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 165,844 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH12 NKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 165,844 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SH12 NKL Mileage History
- 20/03/2024133,668 mi
- 11/03/2025147,353 mi+13,685 mi
- 14/03/2025147,365 mi+12 mi
- 09/04/2026165,839 mi+18,474 mi
- 09/04/2026165,844 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 15,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH12 NKL 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 NKL) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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