2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WD12 PDX
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 105,711 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD12 PDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 105,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD12 PDX 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 (WD12 PDX) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WD12 PDX Mileage History
- 02/12/202292,687 mi
- 02/12/202292,687 mi
- 05/01/202498,513 mi+5,826 mi
- 08/01/2025104,661 mi+6,148 mi
- 10/11/2025105,711 mi+1,050 mi
Average of roughly 4,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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