2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL62 FBC
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 43,047 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL62 FBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 43,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL62 FBC 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 (SL62 FBC) 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt broke n/s (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SL62 FBC Mileage History
- 23/08/202317,334 mi
- 27/08/202423,279 mi+5,945 mi
- 27/08/202423,279 mi
- 09/08/202533,382 mi+10,103 mi
- 27/08/202643,047 mi+9,665 mi
Average of roughly 8,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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