2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EK12 VBA
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 73,214 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK12 VBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 73,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EK12 VBA Mileage History
- 27/07/202254,715 mi
- 25/07/202359,288 mi+4,573 mi
- 30/07/202464,598 mi+5,310 mi
- 23/07/202568,171 mi+3,573 mi
- 31/07/202673,214 mi+5,043 mi
Average of roughly 4,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK12 VBA 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 (EK12 VBA) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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