Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
GL12 YKA

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

White Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 203,988 miles on the clock, averaging 15,305 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL12 YKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
203,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
15,305

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,988 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL12 YKA 44k84k124k164k204k '15'25'22

Check GL12 YKA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,988 miles
Since last MOT+7,486 miles
PASS
Mileage196,502 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,498 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage188,737 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,703 miles
Since last MOT+12,701 miles
PASS
Mileage176,002 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,921 miles
Since last MOT+13,295 miles
PASS
Mileage162,626 miles
Since last MOT+13,968 miles
PASS
Mileage148,658 miles
Since last MOT+20,607 miles
PASS
Mileage128,051 miles
Since last MOT+24,405 miles
PASS
Mileage103,646 miles
Since last MOT+23,458 miles
PASS
Mileage80,188 miles
Since last MOT+19,893 miles
PASS
Mileage60,295 miles
Since last MOT+16,461 miles
PASS
Mileage43,834 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Polo often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Volkswagen Polo Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Polo

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More GL12 Y plates

Browse all GL12 Y registrations from Maidstone.

About GL12 YKA

What car is GL12 YKA?

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

What is the mileage of GL12 YKA?

The last recorded mileage for GL12 YKA was 203,988 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL12 YKA passed its MOT?

GL12 YKA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is GL12 YKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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