VOLKSWAGEN FR12CCZ MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	BLACK
Year of manufacture	2012
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Jun 2012
Vehicle age	14 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	02 Nov 2016
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Long-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership	9.7 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,198 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	128 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~54 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£896

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Nov 2026

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 07 Nov 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: FR12CCZ

MOT Expires In

112

days (07 Nov 2026)

Tax Expires In

106

days (01 Nov 2026)

Registration	FR12CCZ
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	07 Nov 2026
MOT days remaining	112 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Nov 2026
Tax days remaining	106 days
V5C last issued	02 Nov 2016
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1724 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	1.6 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	73% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	60/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	72/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,676 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£896
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£780
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Lighting / Electrical, Brakes, Structural Corrosion, Suspension & Steering
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~11.4 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2012), BLACK, PETROL, 1,198cc. Has completed 15 MOT tests, with a 73% pass rate (11 passed, 4 failed). Recorded 71,673 miles, averaging 6,894 miles/yr. 2 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 76 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 16/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2026-11-07
MOT pass rate	73%
Tests passed	11
Tests failed	4
Dangerous defects (total)	2
Major defects (total)	16
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	76
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (15 Tests)

MOT #15 2025-11-08 11:30

Test number: 504450785376

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2026

Odometer: 71,673 MI

Items: 4

Advisory SERVICE LAMP ON
Advisory Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £600 – £3,000

MOT #14 2025-11-07 09:45

Test number: 302339139768

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 71,671 MI

Items: 14

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory SERVICE LAMP ON
Major Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Major Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,420 – £5,730

MOT #13 2024-11-07 10:23

Test number: 466587912039

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Nov 2025

Odometer: 69,001 MI

Items: 13

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including the inner sill and rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including inner sill and rear jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Front both front disc brakes back plates corroded
Advisory Rear both rear brakes drums back plates corroded.

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,400 – £6,990

MOT #12 2024-10-31 14:02

Test number: 696758094413

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 69,001 MI

Items: 19

Major Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Major Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Major Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box outer casing corroded , cracked and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including the inner sill and rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including inner sill and rear jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Front both front disc brakes back plates corroded
Advisory Rear both rear brakes drums back plates corroded.

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,780 – £8,890

MOT #11 2023-11-03 14:48

Test number: 679161343147

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 02 Nov 2024

Odometer: 67,012 MI

Items: 8

Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory exhaust box outer casing corroded but not leaking.
Advisory Rear both rear brake drums back plates corroded but not insecure.
Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails and inner sills slightly corroded/ rear jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £880 – £4,700

MOT #10 2023-10-27 13:25

Test number: 926206312733

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 67,010 MI

Items: 11

Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory exhaust box outer casing corroded but not leaking.
Advisory Rear both rear brake drums back plates corroded but not insecure.
Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails and inner sills slightly corroded/ rear jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides. (1.2.1 (f))
Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,030 – £5,600

MOT #9 2022-10-28 11:47

Test number: 787012308930

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 27 Oct 2023

Odometer: 64,146 MI

Items: 7

Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH OUTER CASINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
Advisory Both rea brake drum back plate covers slightly corroded.
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £430 – £2,200

MOT #8 2021-10-18 12:55

Test number: 639351984510

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Oct 2022

Odometer: 60,435 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £490

MOT #7 2020-10-08 13:29

Test number: 136545805630

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Oct 2021

Odometer: 56,112 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Front both tyres are wearing close to wear indicators
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing deteriorated cover & bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £510 – £1,570

MOT #6 2020-10-08 11:51

Test number: 855076418394

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 56,112 MI

Items: 8

Advisory Front both tyres are wearing close to wear indicators
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing deteriorated cover & bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Major Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £660 – £2,470

MOT #5 2019-07-31 10:24

Test number: 961240108117

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Aug 2020

Odometer: 49,385 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2018-08-15 16:52

Test number: 142554272161

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Aug 2019

Odometer: 44,554 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2017-07-18 10:22

Test number: 781386517305

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 24 Jul 2018

Odometer: 43,455 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front tyre worn down to wear indicators.
Advisory Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory under trays fitted.

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £285 – £930

MOT #2 2016-07-25 10:02

Test number: 604688847261

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 24 Jul 2017

Odometer: 39,475 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2015-06-17 12:40

Test number: 838478065168

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jun 2016

Odometer: 26,630 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	15
First registration	2015-06-17
Last registration	2025-11-08
Latest reading	71,673 miles
Annual avg (est.)	6,894 mi/yr
vs UK average	Average
% of UK avg	97%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	57% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2015-06-17	26,630 miles
Registration #2	2016-07-25	39,475 miles
Registration #3	2017-07-18	43,455 miles
Registration #4	2018-08-15	44,554 miles
Registration #5	2019-07-31	49,385 miles
Registration #6	2020-10-08	56,112 miles
Registration #7	2020-10-08	56,112 miles
Registration #8	2021-10-18	60,435 miles
Registration #9	2022-10-28	64,146 miles
Registration #10	2023-10-27	67,010 miles
Registration #11	2023-11-03	67,012 miles
Registration #12	2024-10-31	69,001 miles
Registration #13	2024-11-07	69,001 miles
Registration #14	2025-11-07	71,671 miles
Registration #15	2025-11-08	71,673 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight	×3
Tyres	×2
Brake Discs	×1
Tyre Tread	×1
Shock Absorber	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Shock Absorber	×9
Structural Repair	×6
Corrosion & Welding	×6
Brake Discs	×5
Tyres	×4

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardCorrosion noted — inspect underbody, sills, and structural areas.
arrow_forwardAt 14 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

dangerous

Dangerous Defects

£120 – £360

2 defects found

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Major Defects

£1,040 – £4,970

16 defects found

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Advisory Items

£8,035 – £37,240

76 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£9,195 – £42,570

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£600 – £3,000

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£700

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£95

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,676

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.