2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KF12 KNN
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 57,465 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF12 KNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 57,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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KF12 KNN 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 (KF12 KNN) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KF12 KNN Mileage History
- 01/08/202444,962 mi
- 01/07/202552,833 mi+7,871 mi
- 01/07/202552,833 mi
- 25/08/202657,465 mi+4,632 mi
- 26/08/202657,465 mi
Average of roughly 6,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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