Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 46,177 miles on the clock, averaging 2,666 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL12 VAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 46,177 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,156 |
| Average per year | 2,666 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL12 VAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SL12 VAO
What car is SL12 VAO?
SL12 VAO is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SL12 VAO?
The last recorded mileage for SL12 VAO was 46,177 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL12 VAO passed its MOT?
SL12 VAO has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.
Is SL12 VAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL12 VAO 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 VAO?
SL12 VAO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.