2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CP12 BGV
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23/04/2012. Recorded mileage 167,573 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1198cc
CP12 BGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 167,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CP12 BGV Mileage History
- 13/08/2024143,330 mi
- 14/08/2024143,353 mi+23 mi
- 27/08/2025157,395 mi+14,042 mi
- 27/07/2026167,573 mi+10,178 mi
- 28/07/2026167,573 mi
Average of roughly 12,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CP12 BGV 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 (CP12 BGV) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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