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SM12 MVK

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 77,758 miles on the clock, averaging 5,097 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM12 MVK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
77,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,097

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,758 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,124
Average per year5,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM12 MVK 23k37k50k64k78k '15'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,124 miles
PASS
Mileage76,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage73,526 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage66,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage63,930 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,889 miles
Since last MOT+1,287 miles
PASS
Mileage62,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,031 miles
PASS
Mileage52,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage45,150 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage37,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage30,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage23,161 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 MVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SM12 MVK

What car is SM12 MVK?

SM12 MVK is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SM12 MVK?

The last recorded mileage for SM12 MVK was 77,758 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM12 MVK passed its MOT?

SM12 MVK has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is SM12 MVK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM12 MVK 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 SM12 MVK?

SM12 MVK is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.