2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RE12 LKF
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2012. Recorded mileage 95,975 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE12 LKF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 95,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RE12 LKF Mileage History
- 06/05/201518,513 mi
- 06/05/201518,513 mi
- 29/04/201622,285 mi+3,772 mi
- 29/04/201622,285 mi
- 25/04/201726,781 mi+4,496 mi
- 25/04/201726,781 mi
- 30/04/201834,960 mi+8,179 mi
- 01/05/201945,475 mi+10,515 mi
- 17/04/202057,323 mi+11,848 mi
- 17/04/202057,323 mi
- 21/04/202165,590 mi+8,267 mi
- 07/05/202273,130 mi+7,540 mi
- 06/06/202382,104 mi+8,974 mi
- 04/06/202484,018 mi+1,914 mi
- 11/06/202585,871 mi+1,853 mi
- 06/06/202695,975 mi+10,104 mi
Average of roughly 6,988 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
RE12 LKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Polo (RE12 LKF) between May 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 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))”.
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