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EK12 KZL

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 51,124 miles on the clock, averaging 3,407 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cavd and component.

MOT & Mileage History for EK12 KZL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,407

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,124 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK12 KZL 15k24k33k42k51k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage49,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage44,772 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage43,280 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage41,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage39,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage33,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage29,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage22,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage19,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage15,423 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EK12 KZL

What car is EK12 KZL?

EK12 KZL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK12 KZL?

The last recorded mileage for EK12 KZL was 51,124 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK12 KZL passed its MOT?

EK12 KZL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is EK12 KZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK12 KZL 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 EK12 KZL?

EK12 KZL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.