2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH12 RXT
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 96,757 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 RXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 96,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 RXT 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 RXT) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SH12 RXT Mileage History
- 07/04/202379,687 mi
- 03/08/202488,343 mi+8,656 mi
- 03/08/202488,343 mi
- 04/09/202596,757 mi+8,414 mi
- 04/09/202596,757 mi
Average of roughly 7,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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