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RF61 GWL

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1199cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 139,676 miles on the clock, averaging 5,564 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF61 GWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,564

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 reading139,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF61 GWL 85k99k113k126k140k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,676 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,675 miles
PASS
Mileage139,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage133,860 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage128,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage125,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage120,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,238 miles
PASS
Mileage117,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage111,851 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage104,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage96,885 miles
Since last MOT+11,396 miles
PASS
Mileage85,489 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About RF61 GWL

What car is RF61 GWL?

RF61 GWL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RF61 GWL?

The last recorded mileage for RF61 GWL was 139,676 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF61 GWL passed its MOT?

RF61 GWL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is RF61 GWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF61 GWL 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 RF61 GWL?

RF61 GWL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.