2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FT12 BUV
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 92,025 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 BUV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 92,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 BUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (FT12 BUV) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FT12 BUV Mileage History
- 12/02/202280,100 mi
- 11/03/202386,024 mi+5,924 mi
- 20/03/202492,021 mi+5,997 mi
- 22/03/202492,025 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,664 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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