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SM12 PKA

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 49,637 miles on the clock, averaging 5,455 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM12 PKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2015
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,455

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading49,637 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,647
Average per year5,455
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM12 PKA 28k33k39k44k50k '15'19'17

Check SM12 PKA

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage49,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage45,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage40,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage34,998 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
PASS
Mileage33,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,352 miles
PASS
Mileage28,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,118 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM12 PKA

What car is SM12 PKA?

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

What is the mileage of SM12 PKA?

The last recorded mileage for SM12 PKA was 49,637 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM12 PKA passed its MOT?

SM12 PKA has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 6 Jun 2019.

Is SM12 PKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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