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DG12 LJN

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 87,875 miles on the clock, averaging 5,968 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG12 LJN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,968

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,875 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,968
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG12 LJN 24k40k56k72k88k '15'26'22

Check DG12 LJN

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage84,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage80,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,571 miles
PASS
Mileage74,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage69,263 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,239 miles
PASS
Mileage66,023 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage56,727 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage48,351 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage40,204 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage30,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage23,907 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 LJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DG12 LJN

What car is DG12 LJN?

DG12 LJN is a white Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DG12 LJN?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 LJN was 87,875 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 LJN passed its MOT?

DG12 LJN has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is DG12 LJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG12 LJN 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 DG12 LJN?

DG12 LJN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.