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BU16 XER

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourGrey
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.

MOT & Mileage History for BU16 XER

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
108,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2019
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,966

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 reading108,282 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,966
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU16 XER 31k50k70k89k108k '19'26'22

Check BU16 XER

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,282 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,280 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage97,204 miles
Since last MOT+10,951 miles
PASS
Mileage86,253 miles
Since last MOT+13,530 miles
PASS
Mileage72,723 miles
Since last MOT+10,709 miles
PASS
Mileage62,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage52,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,618 miles
Since last MOT+8,411 miles
PASS
Mileage44,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,207 miles
Since last MOT+13,468 miles
PASS
Mileage30,739 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,736 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About BU16 XER

What car is BU16 XER?

BU16 XER is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of BU16 XER?

The last recorded mileage for BU16 XER was 108,282 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU16 XER passed its MOT?

BU16 XER has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.

Is BU16 XER ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU16 XER 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 BU16 XER?

BU16 XER is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.