2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · TA11 JAL
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 82,467 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TA11 JAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 82,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TA11 JAL 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 (TA11 JAL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
TA11 JAL Mileage History
- 15/09/202376,036 mi
- 25/09/202480,946 mi+4,910 mi
- 25/09/202480,946 mi
- 23/09/202582,459 mi+1,513 mi
- 24/09/202582,467 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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