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SW12 GLJ

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 72,380 miles on the clock, averaging 4,767 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW12 GLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,380
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
4,767

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,380 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,767
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW12 GLJ 20k33k46k59k72k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage67,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage63,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage60,196 miles
Since last MOT+3,738 miles
PASS
Mileage56,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage52,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage48,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage44,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
PASS
Mileage40,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage35,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage28,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,609 miles
PASS
Mileage19,722 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SW12 GLJ

What car is SW12 GLJ?

SW12 GLJ is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2012.

What is the mileage of SW12 GLJ?

The last recorded mileage for SW12 GLJ was 72,380 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW12 GLJ passed its MOT?

SW12 GLJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is SW12 GLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW12 GLJ 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 SW12 GLJ?

SW12 GLJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.