2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · FT12 BJY
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 101,927 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 BJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 101,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 BJY 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 (FT12 BJY) between August 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
FT12 BJY Mileage History
- 16/08/202486,427 mi
- 14/04/202586,991 mi+564 mi
- 06/05/2026101,917 mi+14,926 mi
- 21/05/2026101,925 mi+8 mi
- 22/05/2026101,927 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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