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YG12 GBY

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 83,312 miles on the clock, averaging 6,022 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YG12 GBY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,312 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,022
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YG12 GBY 19k35k51k67k83k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage77,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage72,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage67,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage63,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,471 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage56,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage52,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage46,390 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,685 miles
PASS
Mileage37,702 miles
Since last MOT+11,652 miles
PASS
Mileage26,050 miles
Since last MOT+336 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage18,583 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YG12 GBY

What car is YG12 GBY?

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

What is the mileage of YG12 GBY?

The last recorded mileage for YG12 GBY was 83,312 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YG12 GBY passed its MOT?

YG12 GBY has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is YG12 GBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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