2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · 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
- 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: Average
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SM12 HCE Mileage History
- 13/03/202427,671 mi
- 12/03/202528,240 mi+569 mi
- 12/03/202528,240 mi
- 17/03/202628,780 mi+540 mi
- 25/03/202628,782 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 HCE 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 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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