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SA12 VNL

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 125,464 miles on the clock, averaging 9,062 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA12 VNL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2015
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,062

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,863
Average per year9,062
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA12 VNL 23k49k74k100k125k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage120,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,922 miles
PASS
Mileage114,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage107,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage105,832 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,831 miles
Since last MOT+15,332 miles
PASS
Mileage90,499 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage83,216 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,215 miles
Since last MOT+14,747 miles
PASS
Mileage68,468 miles
Since last MOT+8,883 miles
PASS
Mileage59,585 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,579 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage48,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,856 miles
Since last MOT+14,052 miles
PASS
Mileage34,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,804 miles
Since last MOT+11,534 miles
PASS
Mileage23,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,270 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SA12 VNL

What car is SA12 VNL?

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

What is the mileage of SA12 VNL?

The last recorded mileage for SA12 VNL was 125,464 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA12 VNL passed its MOT?

SA12 VNL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is SA12 VNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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