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NJ12 LYR

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

White Registered in Newcastle, North · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 89,685 miles on the clock, averaging 6,445 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ12 LYR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,445

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 reading89,685 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,445
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ12 LYR 17k35k53k71k90k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage84,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage81,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage78,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,843 miles
PASS
Mileage71,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage65,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage55,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage50,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,798 miles
PASS
Mileage44,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage37,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage31,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage23,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage16,717 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About NJ12 LYR

What car is NJ12 LYR?

NJ12 LYR is an white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2012.

What is the mileage of NJ12 LYR?

The last recorded mileage for NJ12 LYR was 89,685 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ12 LYR passed its MOT?

NJ12 LYR has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is NJ12 LYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ12 LYR 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 NJ12 LYR?

NJ12 LYR is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.