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BL61 DMZ

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 132,585 miles on the clock, averaging 8,241 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL61 DMZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
132,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,241

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,350
Average per year8,241
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL61 DMZ 41k64k87k110k133k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage124,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage116,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,046 miles
Since last MOT+8,680 miles
PASS
Mileage107,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage100,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage93,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage90,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage83,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage77,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage70,026 miles
Since last MOT+14,622 miles
PASS
Mileage55,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,404 miles
Since last MOT+14,513 miles
PASS
Mileage40,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,891 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 DMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About BL61 DMZ

What car is BL61 DMZ?

BL61 DMZ is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BL61 DMZ?

The last recorded mileage for BL61 DMZ was 132,585 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL61 DMZ passed its MOT?

BL61 DMZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2026.

Is BL61 DMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL61 DMZ 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 BL61 DMZ?

BL61 DMZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.