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FV12 FBU

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 45,718 miles on the clock, averaging 5,155 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV12 FBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2015
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,155

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

Below average
Latest reading45,718 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV12 FBU 24k29k35k40k46k '15'19'17

Check FV12 FBU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,377 miles
PASS
Mileage43,341 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,873 miles
PASS
Mileage36,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage30,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage23,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,828 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 FBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FV12 FBU

What car is FV12 FBU?

FV12 FBU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FV12 FBU?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 FBU was 45,718 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 FBU passed its MOT?

FV12 FBU has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2019.

Is FV12 FBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV12 FBU 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 FV12 FBU?

FV12 FBU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.