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DA12 DHO

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 159,164 miles on the clock, averaging 11,138 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA12 DHO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,164
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
11,138

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 reading159,164 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA12 DHO 36k67k97k128k159k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,164 miles
Since last MOT+15,600 miles
PASS
Mileage143,564 miles
Since last MOT+17,031 miles
PASS
Mileage126,533 miles
Since last MOT+16,180 miles
PASS
Mileage110,353 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,351 miles
Since last MOT+21,899 miles
PASS
Mileage88,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage82,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage78,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage70,313 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,655 miles
PASS
Mileage62,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage54,362 miles
Since last MOT+9,071 miles
PASS
Mileage45,291 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage35,700 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 DHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DA12 DHO

What car is DA12 DHO?

DA12 DHO is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DA12 DHO?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 DHO was 159,164 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 DHO passed its MOT?

DA12 DHO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is DA12 DHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA12 DHO 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 DA12 DHO?

DA12 DHO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.