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EF12 BLK

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 113,314 miles on the clock, averaging 8,227 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF12 BLK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,314
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2013
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,227

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,350
Average per year8,227
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF12 BLK 7k34k60k87k113k '13'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage104,964 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,849 miles
Since last MOT+11,402 miles
PASS
Mileage93,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage88,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,582 miles
PASS
Mileage86,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,633 miles
Since last MOT+12,722 miles
PASS
Mileage73,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,121 miles
PASS
Mileage65,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage60,870 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,101 miles
PASS
Mileage51,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,911 miles
PASS
Mileage42,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage34,460 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,409 miles
Since last MOT+27,403 miles
PASS
Mileage7,006 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EF12 BLK

What car is EF12 BLK?

EF12 BLK is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EF12 BLK?

The last recorded mileage for EF12 BLK was 113,314 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF12 BLK passed its MOT?

EF12 BLK has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2025.

Is EF12 BLK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF12 BLK 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 EF12 BLK?

EF12 BLK is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.