2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH12 RZD
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 73,563 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 RZD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 73,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 RZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (SH12 RZD) between April 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SH12 RZD Mileage History
- 13/04/201516,205 mi
- 04/04/201621,635 mi+5,430 mi
- 03/04/201727,216 mi+5,581 mi
- 09/04/201832,725 mi+5,509 mi
- 08/04/201937,472 mi+4,747 mi
- 24/06/202041,577 mi+4,105 mi
- 26/06/202041,517 mi-60 mi
- 14/06/202143,482 mi+1,965 mi
- 19/07/202247,172 mi+3,690 mi
- 20/07/202247,172 mi
- 20/02/202349,148 mi+1,976 mi
- 05/02/202455,913 mi+6,765 mi
- 16/05/202561,924 mi+6,011 mi
- 28/04/202673,563 mi+11,639 mi
- 05/05/202673,563 mi
Average of roughly 5,186 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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