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SM12 TVY

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourWhite
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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 116,088 miles on the clock, averaging 9,422 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM12 TVY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,422

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,563
Average per year9,422
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM12 TVY 13k39k65k90k116k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,088 miles
Since last MOT+15,563 miles
PASS
Mileage100,525 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,508 miles
Since last MOT+17,064 miles
PASS
Mileage83,444 miles
Since last MOT+11,620 miles
PASS
Mileage71,824 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,774 miles
Since last MOT+13,551 miles
PASS
Mileage58,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,223 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage48,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage43,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage37,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage28,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage19,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage15,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,577 miles
PASS
Mileage12,981 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM12 TVY

What car is SM12 TVY?

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

What is the mileage of SM12 TVY?

The last recorded mileage for SM12 TVY was 116,088 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM12 TVY passed its MOT?

SM12 TVY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.

Is SM12 TVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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