2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KF12 KNA
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 57,638 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF12 KNA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2024
- 57,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KF12 KNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (KF12 KNA) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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