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GV12 DVU

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 78,309 miles on the clock, averaging 4,888 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV12 DVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,309
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,888

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 reading78,309 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,160
Average per year4,888
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV12 DVU 25k38k51k65k78k '15'26'22

Check GV12 DVU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage71,149 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage64,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage57,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage52,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,426 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage47,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage44,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage40,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage37,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage33,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage29,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage24,578 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 DVU

What car is GV12 DVU?

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

What is the mileage of GV12 DVU?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 DVU was 78,309 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 DVU passed its MOT?

GV12 DVU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is GV12 DVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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