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GY12 OVB

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 100,678 miles on the clock, averaging 7,561 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY12 OVB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,678
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
7,561

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading100,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,714
Average per year7,561
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY12 OVB 17k38k59k80k101k '15'26'20

Check GY12 OVB

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage93,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage87,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage80,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage75,251 miles
Since last MOT+11,367 miles
PASS
Mileage63,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage56,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,575 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage49,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage42,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage34,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage25,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,009 miles
PASS
Mileage16,884 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GY12 OVB

What car is GY12 OVB?

GY12 OVB is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GY12 OVB?

The last recorded mileage for GY12 OVB was 100,678 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY12 OVB passed its MOT?

GY12 OVB has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2026.

Is GY12 OVB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY12 OVB 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 GY12 OVB?

GY12 OVB is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.