2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM61 WVO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 77,178 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM61 WVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 77,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM61 WVO Mileage History
- 12/10/202367,978 mi
- 15/10/202470,306 mi+2,328 mi
- 15/10/202470,306 mi
- 17/10/202577,178 mi+6,872 mi
- 20/10/202577,178 mi
Average of roughly 4,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM61 WVO 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 (SM61 WVO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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