2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SK12 OBA
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 102,188 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK12 OBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 102,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK12 OBA 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 (SK12 OBA) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
SK12 OBA Mileage History
- 04/04/202279,316 mi
- 03/04/202386,528 mi+7,212 mi
- 29/03/202490,817 mi+4,289 mi
- 31/03/2025102,157 mi+11,340 mi
- 09/05/2025102,188 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 7,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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