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RE12 TXA

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 59,594 miles on the clock, averaging 4,362 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE12 TXA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,362

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,594 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 TXA 13k25k36k48k60k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,594 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage53,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,216 miles
Since last MOT+771 miles
PASS
Mileage52,445 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,469 miles
PASS
Mileage47,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,974 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage46,041 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage43,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage35,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage30,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,310 miles
PASS
Mileage24,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage21,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,506 miles
PASS
Mileage19,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage15,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage13,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,311 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE12 TXA

What car is RE12 TXA?

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

What is the mileage of RE12 TXA?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 TXA was 59,594 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 TXA passed its MOT?

RE12 TXA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is RE12 TXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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