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SH12 COU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 106,040 miles on the clock, averaging 6,878 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH12 COU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2014
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,878

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 reading106,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH12 COU 30k49k68k87k106k '14'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,040 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,037 miles
Since last MOT+9,109 miles
PASS
Mileage96,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage88,730 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage79,373 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,327 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage69,275 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage69,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,269 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage62,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage55,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage46,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage45,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage42,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage38,460 miles
Since last MOT+8,196 miles
PASS
Mileage30,264 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH12 COU

What car is SH12 COU?

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

What is the mileage of SH12 COU?

The last recorded mileage for SH12 COU was 106,040 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH12 COU passed its MOT?

SH12 COU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.

Is SH12 COU ULEZ compliant?

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

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