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DL16 ARA

2018 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

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 DL16 ARA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
27,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2021
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
3,465

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 reading27,223 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,808
Average per year3,465
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DL16 ARA 12k16k20k23k27k '21'25'22

Check DL16 ARA

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage27,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage22,415 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage18,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage15,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage12,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,329 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 ARA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeDL — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About DL16 ARA

What car is DL16 ARA?

DL16 ARA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2018.

What is the mileage of DL16 ARA?

The last recorded mileage for DL16 ARA was 27,223 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DL16 ARA passed its MOT?

DL16 ARA has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2025.

Is DL16 ARA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DL16 ARA 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 DL16 ARA?

DL16 ARA is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.