2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · BK12 ADV
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 175,794 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK12 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 175,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK12 ADV 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 (BK12 ADV) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BK12 ADV Mileage History
- 03/05/2022154,179 mi
- 03/05/2022154,178 mi-1 mi
- 12/04/2023163,207 mi+9,029 mi
- 13/05/2024172,329 mi+9,122 mi
- 08/05/2025175,794 mi+3,465 mi
Average of roughly 7,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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