2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL12 OKP
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 128,438 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL12 OKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 128,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL12 OKP 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 OKP) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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: Steering (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
SL12 OKP Mileage History
- 23/07/2024116,754 mi
- 13/08/2025122,994 mi+6,240 mi
- 20/08/2025123,058 mi+64 mi
- 24/08/2026128,436 mi+5,378 mi
- 26/08/2026128,438 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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