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BF12 LRU

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 56,171 miles on the clock, averaging 2,857 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF12 LRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,857

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,853
Average per year2,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF12 LRU 24k32k40k48k56k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage48,318 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,317 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage47,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,821 miles
PASS
Mileage45,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,373 miles
PASS
Mileage44,137 miles
Since last MOT+749 miles
PASS
Mileage43,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,388 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage42,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage40,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage35,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage30,647 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage27,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage24,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,455 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BF12 LRU

What car is BF12 LRU?

BF12 LRU is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BF12 LRU?

The last recorded mileage for BF12 LRU was 56,171 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF12 LRU passed its MOT?

BF12 LRU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is BF12 LRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF12 LRU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BF12 LRU?

BF12 LRU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.