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BU16 XGY

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourRed
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 2016 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1197cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 102,509 miles on the clock, averaging 9,496 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU16 XGY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,496

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading102,509 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,299
Average per year9,496
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU16 XGY 34k51k68k85k103k '19'26'23

Check BU16 XGY

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage94,210 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage85,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
PASS
Mileage76,607 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,087 miles
PASS
Mileage69,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage58,712 miles
Since last MOT+12,218 miles
PASS
Mileage46,494 miles
Since last MOT+12,412 miles
PASS
Mileage34,082 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BU16 XGY

What car is BU16 XGY?

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

What is the mileage of BU16 XGY?

The last recorded mileage for BU16 XGY was 102,509 miles, recorded on 8 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU16 XGY passed its MOT?

BU16 XGY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2026.

Is BU16 XGY ULEZ compliant?

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

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