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BU16 XHS

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlack
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 62,317 miles on the clock, averaging 3,282 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU16 XHS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
62,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2019
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
3,282

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,604
Average per year3,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU16 XHS 40k46k51k57k62k '19'25'22

Check BU16 XHS

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,604 miles
PASS
Mileage57,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage55,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage49,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage46,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage43,432 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage40,399 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BU16 XHS

What car is BU16 XHS?

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

What is the mileage of BU16 XHS?

The last recorded mileage for BU16 XHS was 62,317 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU16 XHS passed its MOT?

BU16 XHS has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is BU16 XHS ULEZ compliant?

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

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