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YR12 LNK

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

White Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1199cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 155,026 miles on the clock, averaging 9,901 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR12 LNK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
155,026
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,901

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,026 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,565
Average per year9,901
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR12 LNK 46k73k100k128k155k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,565 miles
PASS
Mileage151,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage145,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,647 miles
PASS
Mileage138,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage131,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
PASS
Mileage122,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage116,026 miles
Since last MOT+10,665 miles
PASS
Mileage105,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,361 miles
Since last MOT+11,297 miles
PASS
Mileage94,064 miles
Since last MOT+16,507 miles
PASS
Mileage77,557 miles
Since last MOT+16,043 miles
PASS
Mileage61,514 miles
Since last MOT+15,755 miles
PASS
Mileage45,759 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About YR12 LNK

What car is YR12 LNK?

YR12 LNK is a white Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2012.

What is the mileage of YR12 LNK?

The last recorded mileage for YR12 LNK was 155,026 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR12 LNK passed its MOT?

YR12 LNK has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.

Is YR12 LNK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR12 LNK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YR12 LNK?

YR12 LNK is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.