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SA12 LWE

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 118,660 miles on the clock, averaging 7,165 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA12 LWE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,660
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
7,165

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 reading118,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,789
Average per year7,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA12 LWE 40k60k80k99k119k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage114,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,674 miles
PASS
Mileage112,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage107,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,972 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage104,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage102,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage97,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage92,151 miles
Since last MOT+2,723 miles
PASS
Mileage89,428 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage82,424 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage75,069 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,831 miles
Since last MOT+16,506 miles
PASS
Mileage58,325 miles
Since last MOT+17,901 miles
PASS
Mileage40,424 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 LWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SA12 LWE

What car is SA12 LWE?

SA12 LWE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.

What is the mileage of SA12 LWE?

The last recorded mileage for SA12 LWE was 118,660 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA12 LWE passed its MOT?

SA12 LWE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2026.

Is SA12 LWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA12 LWE 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 SA12 LWE?

SA12 LWE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.