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GU12 XMP

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 59,634 miles on the clock, averaging 3,958 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cavd and component.

MOT & Mileage History for GU12 XMP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,634
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,958

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,634 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,958
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU12 XMP 16k27k38k49k60k '15'26'21

Check GU12 XMP

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage57,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage55,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage52,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
PASS
Mileage50,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage47,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,618 miles
PASS
Mileage44,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage40,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,462 miles
PASS
Mileage34,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage28,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage22,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage15,571 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GU12 XMP

What car is GU12 XMP?

GU12 XMP is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GU12 XMP?

The last recorded mileage for GU12 XMP was 59,634 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU12 XMP passed its MOT?

GU12 XMP has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2026.

Is GU12 XMP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU12 XMP 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 GU12 XMP?

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