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GU12 XAD

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 116,953 miles on the clock, averaging 6,181 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU12 XAD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,181

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,756
Average per year6,181
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU12 XAD 49k66k83k100k117k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage113,197 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage104,886 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage100,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage94,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,143 miles
PASS
Mileage89,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage83,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage76,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage67,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage60,156 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage53,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage48,525 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GU12 XAD

What car is GU12 XAD?

GU12 XAD is a grey Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GU12 XAD?

The last recorded mileage for GU12 XAD was 116,953 miles, recorded on 18 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU12 XAD passed its MOT?

GU12 XAD has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2026.

Is GU12 XAD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU12 XAD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GU12 XAD?

GU12 XAD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.