VOLKSWAGEN FR12UHZ 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	30 Jun 2021
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Long-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership	5.1 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	~£935

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 14 Jun 2026

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✗ MOT Expired Expires: 02 Jul 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: FR12UHZ

MOT Expires In

days (02 Jul 2026)

Tax Expires In

days (14 Jun 2026)

Registration	FR12UHZ
MOT status	✗ Expired
MOT expiry date	02 Jul 2026
MOT days remaining	0 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	14 Jun 2026
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	30 Jun 2021
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1798 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	2.1 / 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	65/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,715 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£935
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£780
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~10.8 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 72,375 miles, averaging 7,191 miles/yr. 2 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 25 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 21/100 (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	2026-07-02
MOT pass rate	73%
Tests passed	11
Tests failed	4
Dangerous defects (total)	2
Major defects (total)	3
Minor defects (total)	1
Advisory items (total)	25
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (15 Tests)

MOT #15 2025-07-01 09:58

Test number: 272159286284

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 02 Jul 2026

Odometer: 72,375 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #14 2025-06-30 10:05

Test number: 523941243401

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 72,375 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £540

MOT #13 2024-06-26 12:38

Test number: 743601681011

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 02 Jul 2025

Odometer: 69,426 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £310 – £1,240

MOT #12 2024-06-26 11:38

Test number: 223986949392

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 69,426 MI

Items: 7

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Major Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Major Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £410 – £1,840

MOT #11 2023-07-03 16:34

Test number: 535391893477

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 02 Jul 2024

Odometer: 65,871 MI

Items: 7

Minor Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective very smeary replace wiper. (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory exhaust system corroded.
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn advise replace tyre.185/60r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses and brake pipe unions. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £680 – £2,200

MOT #10 2022-05-12 14:25

Test number: 584567882436

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 May 2023

Odometer: 62,126 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #9 2022-05-12 14:25

Test number: 648807293728

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 62,126 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #8 2021-03-25 15:21

Test number: 327277668040

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Mar 2022

Odometer: 51,988 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #7 2020-03-24 14:59

Test number: 957424663437

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Mar 2021

Odometer: 44,267 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #6 2019-03-19 17:31

Test number: 706058135184

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Mar 2020

Odometer: 33,394 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £660

MOT #5 2019-03-19 16:38

Test number: 431694998362

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 33,391 MI

Items: 4

Major Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £960

MOT #4 2018-03-27 14:58

Test number: 487092474940

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Mar 2019

Odometer: 25,587 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2017-03-31 11:01

Test number: 933700894403

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Mar 2018

Odometer: 23,537 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2016-03-31 11:09

Test number: 731685636920

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Mar 2017

Odometer: 20,108 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2015-06-08 11:51

Test number: 285369555404

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Jun 2016

Odometer: 18,191 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	15
First registration	2015-06-08
Last registration	2025-07-01
Latest reading	72,375 miles
Annual avg (est.)	7,191 mi/yr
vs UK average	Average
% of UK avg	101%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	57% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2015-06-08	18,191 miles
Registration #2	2016-03-31	20,108 miles
Registration #3	2017-03-31	23,537 miles
Registration #4	2018-03-27	25,587 miles
Registration #5	2019-03-19	33,391 miles
Registration #6	2019-03-19	33,394 miles
Registration #7	2020-03-24	44,267 miles
Registration #8	2021-03-25	51,988 miles
Registration #9	2022-05-12	62,126 miles
Registration #10	2022-05-12	62,126 miles
Registration #11	2023-07-03	65,871 miles
Registration #12	2024-06-26	69,426 miles
Registration #13	2024-06-26	69,426 miles
Registration #14	2025-06-30	72,375 miles
Registration #15	2025-07-01	72,375 miles

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

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Tyres	×2
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×15
Exhaust System	×3
Headlight	×2
Windscreen	×1
Brake Discs	×1

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_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

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Dangerous Defects

£120 – £360

2 defects found

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Major Defects

£150 – £900

3 defects found

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Minor Defects

£100 – £400

1 item found

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Advisory Items

£1,720 – £6,140

25 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£2,140 – £8,100

Across all MOT tests

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

£1,715

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.