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RJ12 EMK

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 78,018 miles on the clock, averaging 4,925 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ12 EMK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
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
4,925

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,237
Average per year4,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ12 EMK 27k39k52k65k78k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage74,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage71,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage67,164 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage64,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage62,078 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage54,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage52,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,196 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage43,268 miles
Since last MOT+12,009 miles
PASS
Mileage31,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage26,561 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RJ12 EMK

What car is RJ12 EMK?

RJ12 EMK is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RJ12 EMK?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 EMK was 78,018 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 EMK passed its MOT?

RJ12 EMK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is RJ12 EMK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ12 EMK 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 RJ12 EMK?

RJ12 EMK is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.