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SL12 LJV

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 86,585 miles on the clock, averaging 6,141 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL12 LJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,141

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 reading86,585 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL12 LJV 26k41k56k71k87k '15'25'21

Check SL12 LJV

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,382 miles
PASS
Mileage76,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,203 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage65,447 miles
Since last MOT+2,740 miles
PASS
Mileage62,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage60,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage57,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage52,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage44,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,320 miles
PASS
Mileage40,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage33,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage26,104 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 LJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SL12 LJV

What car is SL12 LJV?

SL12 LJV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SL12 LJV?

The last recorded mileage for SL12 LJV was 86,585 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL12 LJV passed its MOT?

SL12 LJV has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2025.

Is SL12 LJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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