2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SW62 DMZ
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 128,535 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW62 DMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 128,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW62 DMZ Mileage History
- 28/03/2024112,348 mi
- 27/03/2025119,463 mi+7,115 mi
- 27/03/2025119,463 mi
- 27/03/2026128,534 mi+9,071 mi
- 27/03/2026128,535 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW62 DMZ 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 (SW62 DMZ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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