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LO12 LAY

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

White Registered in Stanmore, London · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourWhite
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 75,643 miles on the clock, averaging 5,935 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cavd and component.

MOT & Mileage History for LO12 LAY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
75,643
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,935

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

Below average
Latest reading75,643 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,935
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LO12 LAY 14k30k45k60k76k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage70,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage64,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,622 miles
PASS
Mileage53,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage48,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage45,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage41,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage36,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage31,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,205 miles
PASS
Mileage22,952 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage14,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 LAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeLO — Stanmore, London
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About LO12 LAY

What car is LO12 LAY?

LO12 LAY is an white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2012.

What is the mileage of LO12 LAY?

The last recorded mileage for LO12 LAY was 75,643 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO12 LAY passed its MOT?

LO12 LAY has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is LO12 LAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LO12 LAY 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 LO12 LAY?

LO12 LAY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.