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SY12 UHL

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 82,807 miles on the clock, averaging 5,110 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cavd and component.

MOT & Mileage History for SY12 UHL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,807
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,110

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,807 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,519
Average per year5,110
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 UHL 29k43k56k69k83k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,519 miles
PASS
Mileage76,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage69,203 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage61,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage54,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage50,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage47,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage41,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage36,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage34,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage32,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,335 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SY12 UHL

What car is SY12 UHL?

SY12 UHL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2012.

What is the mileage of SY12 UHL?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 UHL was 82,807 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 UHL passed its MOT?

SY12 UHL has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is SY12 UHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY12 UHL 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 SY12 UHL?

SY12 UHL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.