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SL12 GDA

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourWhite
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 1390cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 81,504 miles on the clock, averaging 8,577 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cavd and component.

MOT & Mileage History for SL12 GDA

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,577

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,499
Average per year8,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL12 GDA 39k49k60k71k82k '15'20'17

Check SL12 GDA

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,504 miles
Since last MOT+13,499 miles
PASS
Mileage68,005 miles
Since last MOT+15,420 miles
PASS
Mileage52,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,978 miles
PASS
Mileage47,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,478 miles
PASS
Mileage42,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage38,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,723 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 GDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SL12 GDA

What car is SL12 GDA?

SL12 GDA is an white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SL12 GDA?

The last recorded mileage for SL12 GDA was 81,504 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL12 GDA passed its MOT?

SL12 GDA has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Jan 2020.

Is SL12 GDA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL12 GDA 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 SL12 GDA?

SL12 GDA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.