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2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GD12 BTE

GD12 BTE

2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17/07/2012. Recorded mileage 96,139 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2012 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/09/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
96,139 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/09/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1198cc

GD12 BTE Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2021
  • 96,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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GD12 BTE Mileage History

  1. 03/07/201524,894 mi
  2. 06/07/201634,336 mi+9,442 mi
  3. 30/06/201747,446 mi+13,110 mi
  4. 30/05/201866,377 mi+18,931 mi
  5. 17/05/201974,401 mi+8,024 mi
  6. 17/05/201974,401 mi
  7. 05/06/202085,308 mi+10,907 mi
  8. 06/09/202196,139 mi+10,831 mi
  9. 07/09/202196,139 mi

Average of roughly 11,526 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

GD12 BTE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (GD12 BTE) between July 2015 and September 2021.

The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 September 2021 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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