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GV12 AVJ

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 40,536 miles on the clock, averaging 3,825 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV12 AVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,825

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year669
Average per year3,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV12 AVJ 16k22k28k35k41k '15'21'19

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,536 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
PASS
Mileage39,867 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
PASS
Mileage39,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage34,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage29,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage25,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage21,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage16,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 AVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GV12 AVJ

What car is GV12 AVJ?

GV12 AVJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GV12 AVJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 AVJ was 40,536 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 AVJ passed its MOT?

GV12 AVJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2021.

Is GV12 AVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV12 AVJ 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 GV12 AVJ?

GV12 AVJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.