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GL12 XYJ

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 43,610 miles on the clock, averaging 3,439 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL12 XYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,439

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 reading43,610 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,439
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL12 XYJ 18k24k31k37k44k '15'23'19

Check GL12 XYJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,610 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,609 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
PASS
Mileage43,058 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage39,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
PASS
Mileage35,104 miles
Since last MOT+881 miles
PASS
Mileage34,223 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage29,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,584 miles
PASS
Mileage22,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage17,841 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GL12 XYJ

What car is GL12 XYJ?

GL12 XYJ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2012.

What is the mileage of GL12 XYJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL12 XYJ was 43,610 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL12 XYJ passed its MOT?

GL12 XYJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2023.

Is GL12 XYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL12 XYJ 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 GL12 XYJ?

GL12 XYJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.