2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BP12 FPT
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 189,626 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP12 FPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 189,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP12 FPT 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 (BP12 FPT) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
BP12 FPT Mileage History
- 17/07/2023165,642 mi
- 18/07/2023165,642 mi
- 23/11/2024180,132 mi+14,490 mi
- 27/10/2025189,542 mi+9,410 mi
- 28/10/2025189,626 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 10,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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