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RE12 LJZ

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 131,335 miles on the clock, averaging 8,369 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE12 LJZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,369

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,347
Average per year8,369
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 LJZ 39k62k85k108k131k '15'26'20

Check RE12 LJZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,347 miles
PASS
Mileage122,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,988 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage114,485 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage107,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,606 miles
PASS
Mileage103,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,959 miles
PASS
Mileage101,266 miles
Since last MOT+929 miles
PASS
Mileage100,337 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,332 miles
Since last MOT+10,385 miles
PASS
Mileage89,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,947 miles
Since last MOT+11,695 miles
PASS
Mileage78,252 miles
Since last MOT+12,855 miles
PASS
Mileage65,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,397 miles
Since last MOT+13,633 miles
PASS
Mileage51,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,764 miles
Since last MOT+13,230 miles
PASS
Mileage38,534 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RE12 LJZ

What car is RE12 LJZ?

RE12 LJZ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RE12 LJZ?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 LJZ was 131,335 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 LJZ passed its MOT?

RE12 LJZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.

Is RE12 LJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE12 LJZ 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 RE12 LJZ?

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