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DS16 VAX

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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.

MOT & Mileage History for DS16 VAX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
198,193
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
19,698

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 reading198,193 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year19,698
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DS16 VAX 58k93k128k163k198k '19'26'23

Check DS16 VAX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,193 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,190 miles
Since last MOT+18,804 miles
PASS
Mileage179,386 miles
Since last MOT+26,052 miles
PASS
Mileage153,334 miles
Since last MOT+19,870 miles
PASS
Mileage133,464 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,461 miles
Since last MOT+18,778 miles
PASS
Mileage114,683 miles
Since last MOT+18,794 miles
PASS
Mileage95,889 miles
Since last MOT+16,100 miles
PASS
Mileage79,789 miles
Since last MOT+21,563 miles
PASS
Mileage58,226 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeDS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About DS16 VAX

What car is DS16 VAX?

DS16 VAX is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2016.

What is the mileage of DS16 VAX?

The last recorded mileage for DS16 VAX was 198,193 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DS16 VAX passed its MOT?

DS16 VAX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is DS16 VAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS16 VAX 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 DS16 VAX?

DS16 VAX is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.