2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH12 RZT
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 85,054 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 RZT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 85,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 RZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (SH12 RZT) between May 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
SH12 RZT Mileage History
- 23/05/201510,766 mi
- 22/03/201615,847 mi+5,081 mi
- 15/03/201720,533 mi+4,686 mi
- 15/03/201720,533 mi
- 01/03/201825,542 mi+5,009 mi
- 09/03/201931,135 mi+5,593 mi
- 09/03/201931,135 mi
- 12/03/202036,690 mi+5,555 mi
- 12/03/202141,471 mi+4,781 mi
- 26/02/202252,052 mi+10,581 mi
- 24/02/202366,063 mi+14,011 mi
- 24/02/202366,063 mi
- 09/03/202473,741 mi+7,678 mi
- 09/03/202473,741 mi
- 18/03/202580,015 mi+6,274 mi
- 18/03/202580,045 mi+30 mi
- 16/03/202685,054 mi+5,009 mi
- 16/03/202685,054 mi
Average of roughly 6,869 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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