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YG12 DYW

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 101,465 miles on the clock, averaging 6,805 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YG12 DYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,805

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,465 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YG12 DYW 26k45k64k83k101k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage93,460 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage90,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage81,870 miles
Since last MOT+10,781 miles
PASS
Mileage71,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage66,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage59,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage56,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage48,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage43,818 miles
Since last MOT+17,677 miles
PASS
Mileage26,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,141 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 DYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeYG — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About YG12 DYW

What car is YG12 DYW?

YG12 DYW is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2012.

What is the mileage of YG12 DYW?

The last recorded mileage for YG12 DYW was 101,465 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YG12 DYW passed its MOT?

YG12 DYW has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.

Is YG12 DYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YG12 DYW 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 YG12 DYW?

YG12 DYW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.