2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LC12 FKW
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 38,356 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC12 FKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 38,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
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LC12 FKW 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 (LC12 FKW) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 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 (19 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LC12 FKW Mileage History
- 11/04/202435,800 mi
- 11/04/202536,918 mi+1,118 mi
- 11/04/202536,918 mi
- 07/05/202638,356 mi+1,438 mi
- 07/05/202638,356 mi
Average of roughly 1,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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