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SH12 HLX

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 97,825 miles on the clock, averaging 6,340 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH12 HLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,825
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
6,340

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 reading97,825 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,691
Average per year6,340
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH12 HLX 30k47k64k81k98k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage95,134 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,096 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
PASS
Mileage94,916 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,915 miles
Since last MOT+960 miles
PASS
Mileage93,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage91,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,806 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage83,493 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,168 miles
Since last MOT+9,655 miles
PASS
Mileage73,513 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage63,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,137 miles
Since last MOT+428 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage56,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,638 miles
PASS
Mileage49,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage41,331 miles
Since last MOT+11,019 miles
PASS
Mileage30,312 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,917 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 HLX
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 HLX

What car is SH12 HLX?

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

What is the mileage of SH12 HLX?

The last recorded mileage for SH12 HLX was 97,825 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH12 HLX passed its MOT?

SH12 HLX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.

Is SH12 HLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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