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2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SM12 HCE

SM12 HCE

2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25/05/2012. Recorded mileage 28,782 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2012 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 24/03/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
28,782 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1390cc

SM12 HCE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 28,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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SM12 HCE Mileage History

  1. 13/03/202427,671 mi
  2. 12/03/202528,240 mi+569 mi
  3. 12/03/202528,240 mi
  4. 17/03/202628,780 mi+540 mi
  5. 25/03/202628,782 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM12 HCE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 08:08
MOT Analysis

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 HCE) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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