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MT12 BGU

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 101,750 miles on the clock, averaging 5,524 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT12 BGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,750
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
5,524

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 reading101,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47
Average per year5,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT12 BGU 42k57k72k87k102k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,750 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage98,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,725 miles
PASS
Mileage97,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,873 miles
PASS
Mileage95,360 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage88,943 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage86,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage81,699 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage76,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage69,443 miles
Since last MOT+8,986 miles
PASS
Mileage60,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage50,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
PASS
Mileage41,701 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About MT12 BGU

What car is MT12 BGU?

MT12 BGU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MT12 BGU?

The last recorded mileage for MT12 BGU was 101,750 miles, recorded on 19 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT12 BGU passed its MOT?

MT12 BGU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2026.

Is MT12 BGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT12 BGU 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 MT12 BGU?

MT12 BGU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.