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KU12 YPM

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 44,755 miles on the clock, averaging 2,802 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 KU12 YPM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
44,755
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,802

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 reading44,755 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,481
Average per year2,802
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KU12 YPM 15k22k30k37k45k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage43,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,274 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage41,271 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage38,802 miles
Since last MOT+514 miles
PASS
Mileage38,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage36,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage33,048 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage31,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,485 miles
PASS
Mileage28,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage20,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage14,939 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,928 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 YPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeKU — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About KU12 YPM

What car is KU12 YPM?

KU12 YPM is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Luton in 2012.

What is the mileage of KU12 YPM?

The last recorded mileage for KU12 YPM was 44,755 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KU12 YPM passed its MOT?

KU12 YPM has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is KU12 YPM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KU12 YPM 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 KU12 YPM?

KU12 YPM is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.