2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SL12 HMC
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 74,052 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL12 HMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 74,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL12 HMC 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 (SL12 HMC) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
SL12 HMC Mileage History
- 24/08/202368,438 mi
- 31/08/202368,440 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/202469,816 mi+1,376 mi
- 29/08/202571,936 mi+2,120 mi
- 27/08/202674,052 mi+2,116 mi
Average of roughly 1,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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