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SH12 ARO

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 63,444 miles on the clock, averaging 4,256 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH12 ARO

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,256

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,330
Average per year4,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH12 ARO 22k32k43k53k63k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,444 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage60,114 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,342 miles
Since last MOT+14,511 miles
PASS
Mileage44,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage43,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage41,271 miles
Since last MOT+2,327 miles
PASS
Mileage38,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage36,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage32,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage27,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage21,641 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 ARO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SH12 ARO

What car is SH12 ARO?

SH12 ARO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.

What is the mileage of SH12 ARO?

The last recorded mileage for SH12 ARO was 63,444 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH12 ARO passed its MOT?

SH12 ARO has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2025.

Is SH12 ARO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH12 ARO 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 SH12 ARO?

SH12 ARO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.