2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL12 BKA
2012 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 156,845 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL12 BKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 156,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL12 BKA 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 (SL12 BKA) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 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 (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has large bald patch on tread (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure rear only hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
SL12 BKA Mileage History
- 14/02/2023124,345 mi
- 29/02/2024135,746 mi+11,401 mi
- 17/02/2025156,110 mi+20,364 mi
- 19/02/2025156,111 mi+1 mi
- 05/01/2026156,845 mi+734 mi
Average of roughly 11,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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