2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · KE12 OCY
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 43,740 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE12 OCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 43,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE12 OCY 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 (KE12 OCY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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 (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KE12 OCY Mileage History
- 16/05/202341,243 mi
- 16/05/202341,243 mi
- 21/05/202442,142 mi+899 mi
- 14/05/202543,200 mi+1,058 mi
- 06/05/202643,740 mi+540 mi
Average of roughly 840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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