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EO12 XYU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 83,705 miles on the clock, averaging 4,968 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO12 XYU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,968

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,885
Average per year4,968
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO12 XYU 31k44k57k71k84k '15'25'20

Check EO12 XYU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage78,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage75,147 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage70,915 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage66,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage60,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,033 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
PASS
Mileage52,887 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage47,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage42,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage36,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage31,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO12 XYU

What car is EO12 XYU?

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

What is the mileage of EO12 XYU?

The last recorded mileage for EO12 XYU was 83,705 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO12 XYU passed its MOT?

EO12 XYU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2025.

Is EO12 XYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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