2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · RU51 BEE
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 107,947 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU51 BEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 107,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RU51 BEE 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 (RU51 BEE) between June 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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 (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
RU51 BEE Mileage History
- 26/06/202498,305 mi
- 27/06/202498,307 mi+2 mi
- 08/10/202499,709 mi+1,402 mi
- 24/09/2025107,947 mi+8,238 mi
- 25/09/2025107,947 mi
Average of roughly 7,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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