2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SW12 OGF
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 82,963 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW12 OGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 82,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW12 OGF 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 (SW12 OGF) between February 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SW12 OGF Mileage History
- 19/02/202547,967 mi
- 20/02/202547,969 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/202548,898 mi+929 mi
- 20/07/202682,962 mi+34,064 mi
- 27/07/202682,963 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 24,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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