2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RO55 KAV
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 71,319 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO55 KAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 71,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO55 KAV 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 (RO55 KAV) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RO55 KAV Mileage History
- 17/03/202358,049 mi
- 22/03/202358,067 mi+18 mi
- 25/04/202465,148 mi+7,081 mi
- 23/04/202568,084 mi+2,936 mi
- 04/04/202671,319 mi+3,235 mi
Average of roughly 4,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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