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RE12 GJY

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 107,242 miles on the clock, averaging 8,396 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE12 GJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,242
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2014
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,396

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,242 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,003
Average per year8,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 GJY 15k38k61k84k107k '14'25'18

Check RE12 GJY

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,242 miles
Since last MOT+15,003 miles
PASS
Mileage92,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage87,836 miles
Since last MOT+13,878 miles
PASS
Mileage73,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage67,412 miles
Since last MOT+10,070 miles
PASS
Mileage57,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,966 miles
PASS
Mileage49,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage39,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,965 miles
Since last MOT+11,291 miles
PASS
Mileage28,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage22,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage15,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RE12 GJY

What car is RE12 GJY?

RE12 GJY is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RE12 GJY?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 GJY was 107,242 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 GJY passed its MOT?

RE12 GJY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2025.

Is RE12 GJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE12 GJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RE12 GJY?

RE12 GJY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.