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BL61 DYS

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 82,417 miles on the clock, averaging 5,388 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL61 DYS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,388

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,417 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,388
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL61 DYS 24k39k53k68k82k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage76,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,991 miles
PASS
Mileage70,985 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage63,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage59,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage50,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,127 miles
PASS
Mileage47,538 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage42,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,412 miles
PASS
Mileage36,982 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage32,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage28,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,115 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 DYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About BL61 DYS

What car is BL61 DYS?

BL61 DYS is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BL61 DYS?

The last recorded mileage for BL61 DYS was 82,417 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL61 DYS passed its MOT?

BL61 DYS has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2025.

Is BL61 DYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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