2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · WH11 OLY
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 114,367 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH11 OLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 114,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WH11 OLY 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 (WH11 OLY) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WH11 OLY Mileage History
- 23/01/202498,093 mi
- 11/01/2025104,400 mi+6,307 mi
- 15/01/2025104,400 mi
- 17/01/2026114,367 mi+9,967 mi
- 17/01/2026114,367 mi
Average of roughly 8,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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