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SL12 USW

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1199cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 92,044 miles on the clock, averaging 7,412 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL12 USW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,044
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,412

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 reading92,044 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,574
Average per year7,412
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL12 USW 12k32k52k72k92k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage87,470 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage82,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage73,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage68,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage61,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage56,594 miles
Since last MOT+12,485 miles
PASS
Mileage44,109 miles
Since last MOT+15,935 miles
PASS
Mileage28,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage22,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage17,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage12,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 USW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SL12 USW

What car is SL12 USW?

SL12 USW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SL12 USW?

The last recorded mileage for SL12 USW was 92,044 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL12 USW passed its MOT?

SL12 USW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is SL12 USW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL12 USW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL12 USW?

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