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YR12 NPZ

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 89,828 miles on the clock, averaging 7,057 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR12 NPZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,057

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR12 NPZ 13k32k52k71k90k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,828 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,824 miles
Since last MOT+21,613 miles
PASS
Mileage68,211 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,210 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage59,891 miles
Since last MOT+13,341 miles
PASS
Mileage46,550 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
PASS
Mileage46,500 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage38,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,180 miles
PASS
Mileage27,161 miles
Since last MOT+9,818 miles
PASS
Mileage17,343 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
PASS
Mileage17,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,985 miles
PASS
Mileage13,205 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR12 NPZ

What car is YR12 NPZ?

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

What is the mileage of YR12 NPZ?

The last recorded mileage for YR12 NPZ was 89,828 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR12 NPZ passed its MOT?

YR12 NPZ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is YR12 NPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR12 NPZ 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 NPZ?

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