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DG12 LKJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 148,157 miles on the clock, averaging 11,108 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG12 LKJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,108

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year77
Average per year11,108
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG12 LKJ 28k58k88k118k148k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,157 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,080 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
PASS
Mileage146,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage143,137 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage140,659 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,654 miles
Since last MOT+16,947 miles
PASS
Mileage123,707 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,691 miles
Since last MOT+14,763 miles
PASS
Mileage108,928 miles
Since last MOT+17,577 miles
PASS
Mileage91,351 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,348 miles
Since last MOT+12,940 miles
PASS
Mileage78,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,408 miles
Since last MOT+15,114 miles
PASS
Mileage63,294 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,293 miles
Since last MOT+17,636 miles
PASS
Mileage45,657 miles
Since last MOT+17,295 miles
PASS
Mileage28,362 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 LKJ
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 LKJ

What car is DG12 LKJ?

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

What is the mileage of DG12 LKJ?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 LKJ was 148,157 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 LKJ passed its MOT?

DG12 LKJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2026.

Is DG12 LKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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