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YR12 OBM

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 147,775 miles on the clock, averaging 7,440 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR12 OBM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
147,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2015
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,440

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,775 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR12 OBM 64k85k106k127k148k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage142,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,517 miles
PASS
Mileage134,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,707 miles
Since last MOT+15,087 miles
PASS
Mileage119,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,700 miles
PASS
Mileage110,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage105,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage100,445 miles
Since last MOT+10,066 miles
PASS
Mileage90,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,379 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage81,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage79,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
PASS
Mileage73,002 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
PASS
Mileage64,380 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OBM
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 OBM

What car is YR12 OBM?

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

What is the mileage of YR12 OBM?

The last recorded mileage for YR12 OBM was 147,775 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR12 OBM passed its MOT?

YR12 OBM has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2026.

Is YR12 OBM ULEZ compliant?

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

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