2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WP08 WGP
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 81,173 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP08 WGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 81,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP08 WGP 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 (WP08 WGP) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WP08 WGP Mileage History
- 18/09/202361,349 mi
- 13/09/202467,358 mi+6,009 mi
- 13/09/202467,358 mi
- 05/09/202571,448 mi+4,090 mi
- 09/09/202681,173 mi+9,725 mi
Average of roughly 6,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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