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BW12 BYD

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

White Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourWhite
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 91,550 miles on the clock, averaging 6,786 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BW12 BYD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,786

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 reading91,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,421
Average per year6,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW12 BYD 20k38k56k74k92k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage87,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,264 miles
PASS
Mileage81,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage77,303 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage73,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage69,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage65,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,631 miles
PASS
Mileage58,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,359 miles
Since last MOT+14,908 miles
PASS
Mileage43,451 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage34,177 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
PASS
Mileage26,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
PASS
Mileage19,909 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BW12 BYD

What car is BW12 BYD?

BW12 BYD is a white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BW12 BYD?

The last recorded mileage for BW12 BYD was 91,550 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW12 BYD passed its MOT?

BW12 BYD has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is BW12 BYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW12 BYD 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 BW12 BYD?

BW12 BYD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.