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SW12 GLY

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 80,710 miles on the clock, averaging 5,694 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW12 GLY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
80,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2016
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,694

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 reading80,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,694
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW12 GLY 23k38k52k66k81k '16'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,710 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage77,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage75,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage71,834 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,832 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage67,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage62,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage58,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,154 miles
Since last MOT+10,281 miles
PASS
Mileage47,873 miles
Since last MOT+14,553 miles
PASS
Mileage33,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,914 miles
PASS
Mileage28,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage23,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,251 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SW12 GLY

What car is SW12 GLY?

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

What is the mileage of SW12 GLY?

The last recorded mileage for SW12 GLY was 80,710 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW12 GLY passed its MOT?

SW12 GLY has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2026.

Is SW12 GLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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