2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SV12 USZ
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 125,809 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV12 USZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 125,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV12 USZ 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 (SV12 USZ) between September 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits pass range = 0.970<--->1.030 result 1 = 1.059 r”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsr 195/55/15 osr 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SV12 USZ Mileage History
- 19/09/2024119,693 mi
- 27/09/2024119,713 mi+20 mi
- 10/10/2025125,772 mi+6,059 mi
- 08/12/2025125,809 mi+37 mi
- 17/12/2025125,809 mi
Average of roughly 4,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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