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DA12 UPS

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 69,567 miles on the clock, averaging 3,909 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA12 UPS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
69,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,567 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA12 UPS 28k39k49k59k70k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,567 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage59,786 miles
Since last MOT+599 miles
PASS
Mileage59,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage58,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,248 miles
PASS
Mileage55,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,525 miles
PASS
Mileage54,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,224 miles
PASS
Mileage53,125 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,124 miles
Since last MOT+3,860 miles
PASS
Mileage49,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage44,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage39,319 miles
Since last MOT+8,879 miles
PASS
Mileage30,440 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage28,328 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DA12 UPS

What car is DA12 UPS?

DA12 UPS is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DA12 UPS?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 UPS was 69,567 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 UPS passed its MOT?

DA12 UPS has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is DA12 UPS ULEZ compliant?

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

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