2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SX12 BTO
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 92,450 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX12 BTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 92,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX12 BTO 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 (SX12 BTO) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits to high (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SX12 BTO Mileage History
- 23/12/202260,009 mi
- 11/01/202475,505 mi+15,496 mi
- 12/01/202475,505 mi
- 14/01/202584,681 mi+9,176 mi
- 04/02/202692,450 mi+7,769 mi
Average of roughly 10,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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