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BF12 VAO

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 55,613 miles on the clock, averaging 3,400 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF12 VAO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
55,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,400

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,352
Average per year3,400
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF12 VAO 18k28k37k46k56k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,352 miles
PASS
Mileage53,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage50,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage48,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,639 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage46,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage44,935 miles
Since last MOT+1,036 miles
PASS
Mileage43,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,899 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage41,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage37,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,995 miles
PASS
Mileage30,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage23,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage18,148 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF12 VAO

What car is BF12 VAO?

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

What is the mileage of BF12 VAO?

The last recorded mileage for BF12 VAO was 55,613 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF12 VAO passed its MOT?

BF12 VAO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.

Is BF12 VAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF12 VAO 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 VAO?

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