2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · JK53 BAD
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 90,109 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JK53 BAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 90,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JK53 BAD 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 (JK53 BAD) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JK53 BAD Mileage History
- 06/03/202466,544 mi
- 21/03/202575,223 mi+8,679 mi
- 21/03/202575,223 mi
- 01/04/202690,109 mi+14,886 mi
- 02/04/202690,109 mi
Average of roughly 11,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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