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FT12 BUA

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 80,745 miles on the clock, averaging 4,971 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FT12 BUA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
80,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,971

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year4,971
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FT12 BUA 26k40k53k67k81k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,745 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage75,009 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage73,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage69,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage66,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage62,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage58,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage51,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,252 miles
PASS
Mileage44,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage38,992 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,991 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage33,745 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage25,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,938 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 BUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FT12 BUA

What car is FT12 BUA?

FT12 BUA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FT12 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for FT12 BUA was 80,745 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT12 BUA passed its MOT?

FT12 BUA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2026.

Is FT12 BUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT12 BUA 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 FT12 BUA?

FT12 BUA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.