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EO12 MKA

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 168,891 miles on the clock, averaging 11,695 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO12 MKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
168,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,695

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,891 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,738
Average per year11,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO12 MKA 38k71k103k136k169k '15'26'20

Check EO12 MKA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,738 miles
PASS
Mileage167,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage161,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage154,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,905 miles
PASS
Mileage143,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,813 miles
PASS
Mileage131,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,197 miles
PASS
Mileage120,887 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,819 miles
Since last MOT+20,364 miles
PASS
Mileage100,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage94,814 miles
Since last MOT+14,947 miles
PASS
Mileage79,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,867 miles
Since last MOT+20,401 miles
PASS
Mileage59,466 miles
Since last MOT+21,661 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,805 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 MKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EO12 MKA

What car is EO12 MKA?

EO12 MKA is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EO12 MKA?

The last recorded mileage for EO12 MKA was 168,891 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO12 MKA passed its MOT?

EO12 MKA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2026.

Is EO12 MKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO12 MKA 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 EO12 MKA?

EO12 MKA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.