2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BD08 MAX
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17/09/2012. Recorded mileage 114,683 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
BD08 MAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 114,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BD08 MAX Mileage History
- 24/08/2023100,302 mi
- 08/08/2024102,007 mi+1,705 mi
- 05/08/2025108,767 mi+6,760 mi
- 02/09/2026114,683 mi+5,916 mi
- 03/09/2026114,683 mi
Average of roughly 4,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD08 MAX 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 (BD08 MAX) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 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: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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