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DY12 YGJ

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1199cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 138,653 miles on the clock, averaging 9,625 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DY12 YGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2015
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,625

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 reading138,653 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,625
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DY12 YGJ 37k63k88k113k139k '15'25'20

Check DY12 YGJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage129,015 miles
Since last MOT+11,351 miles
PASS
Mileage117,664 miles
Since last MOT+10,280 miles
PASS
Mileage107,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage105,177 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage95,935 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,530 miles
PASS
Mileage88,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,401 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
PASS
Mileage79,410 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage72,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage62,187 miles
Since last MOT+13,279 miles
PASS
Mileage48,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,908 miles
Since last MOT+11,790 miles
PASS
Mileage37,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,118 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DY12 YGJ

What car is DY12 YGJ?

DY12 YGJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2012.

What is the mileage of DY12 YGJ?

The last recorded mileage for DY12 YGJ was 138,653 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY12 YGJ passed its MOT?

DY12 YGJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2025.

Is DY12 YGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY12 YGJ 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 DY12 YGJ?

DY12 YGJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.