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ES09 LEX

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourWhite
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 68,644 miles on the clock, averaging 5,337 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ES09 LEX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,644
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,337

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

Below average
Latest reading68,644 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,337
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ES09 LEX 12k26k40k54k69k '15'26'21

Check ES09 LEX

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,644 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage57,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage52,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage49,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage45,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage40,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage34,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage29,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage22,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage16,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,399 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage11,925 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES09 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeES — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About ES09 LEX

What car is ES09 LEX?

ES09 LEX is an white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of ES09 LEX?

The last recorded mileage for ES09 LEX was 68,644 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ES09 LEX passed its MOT?

ES09 LEX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2026.

Is ES09 LEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ES09 LEX 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 ES09 LEX?

ES09 LEX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.