2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BE12 AAA
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2012. Recorded mileage 119,822 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BE12 AAA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 119,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BE12 AAA Mileage History
- 09/02/201526,219 mi
- 04/02/201636,339 mi+10,120 mi
- 11/01/201745,887 mi+9,548 mi
- 27/02/201857,009 mi+11,122 mi
- 27/02/201857,009 mi
- 01/03/201974,937 mi+17,928 mi
- 01/03/201974,937 mi
- 03/03/202089,859 mi+14,922 mi
- 16/02/202198,099 mi+8,240 mi
- 03/03/2022104,047 mi+5,948 mi
- 03/02/2023107,084 mi+3,037 mi
- 23/02/2024113,388 mi+6,304 mi
- 25/02/2025117,212 mi+3,824 mi
- 19/02/2026119,822 mi+2,610 mi
Average of roughly 8,488 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
BE12 AAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (BE12 AAA) between February 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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