Vehicle summary
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 999cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 82,166 miles on the clock, averaging 8,824 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BU16 XLF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 82,166 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,768 |
| Average per year | 8,824 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU16 XLF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About BU16 XLF
What car is BU16 XLF?
BU16 XLF is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.
What is the mileage of BU16 XLF?
The last recorded mileage for BU16 XLF was 82,166 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU16 XLF passed its MOT?
BU16 XLF has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.
Is BU16 XLF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU16 XLF 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 XLF?
BU16 XLF is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.