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BF12 VEL

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

White Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1199cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 126,889 miles on the clock, averaging 10,186 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF12 VEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,186

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,286
Average per year10,186
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF12 VEL 30k54k78k103k127k '15'24'20

Check BF12 VEL

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage121,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage113,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,905 miles
Since last MOT+9,712 miles
PASS
Mileage104,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage96,981 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,923 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage87,625 miles
Since last MOT+12,162 miles
PASS
Mileage75,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,463 miles
Since last MOT+29,703 miles
PASS
Mileage45,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage42,259 miles
Since last MOT+12,596 miles
PASS
Mileage29,663 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BF12 VEL

What car is BF12 VEL?

BF12 VEL is a white Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BF12 VEL?

The last recorded mileage for BF12 VEL was 126,889 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF12 VEL passed its MOT?

BF12 VEL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2024.

Is BF12 VEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF12 VEL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF12 VEL?

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