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DG12 RVU

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 97,089 miles on the clock, averaging 4,707 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG12 RVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,089
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,707

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,089 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG12 RVU 47k59k72k84k97k '15'26'19

Check DG12 RVU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage91,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,286 miles
PASS
Mileage88,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,316 miles
PASS
Mileage78,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage75,356 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage73,825 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,252 miles
PASS
Mileage66,569 miles
Since last MOT+14,375 miles
PASS
Mileage52,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage46,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,715 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 RVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DG12 RVU

What car is DG12 RVU?

DG12 RVU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DG12 RVU?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 RVU was 97,089 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 RVU passed its MOT?

DG12 RVU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is DG12 RVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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