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EX12 VLN

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 71,775 miles on the clock, averaging 10,308 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX12 VLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
10,308

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading71,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,053
Average per year10,308
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX12 VLN 29k40k51k61k72k '15'19'18

Check EX12 VLN

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,775 miles
Since last MOT+10,053 miles
PASS
Mileage61,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,722 miles
Since last MOT+12,551 miles
PASS
Mileage49,171 miles
Since last MOT+11,050 miles
PASS
Mileage38,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage29,442 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EX12 VLN

What car is EX12 VLN?

EX12 VLN is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EX12 VLN?

The last recorded mileage for EX12 VLN was 71,775 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX12 VLN passed its MOT?

EX12 VLN has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Mar 2019.

Is EX12 VLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX12 VLN 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 EX12 VLN?

EX12 VLN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.