2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WN12 EDC
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 95,071 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN12 EDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 95,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN12 EDC 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 (WN12 EDC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
WN12 EDC Mileage History
- 18/10/202275,468 mi
- 12/10/202380,637 mi+5,169 mi
- 14/10/202485,388 mi+4,751 mi
- 17/10/202485,445 mi+57 mi
- 17/10/202595,071 mi+9,626 mi
Average of roughly 6,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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