2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM12 FMP
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 115,178 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 FMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2024
- 115,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 FMP 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 (SM12 FMP) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
SM12 FMP Mileage History
- 18/07/202293,348 mi
- 21/07/202293,348 mi
- 13/07/2023104,075 mi+10,727 mi
- 14/07/2023104,075 mi
- 27/09/2024115,178 mi+11,103 mi
Average of roughly 9,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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