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EA16 UML

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourGrey
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 40,270 miles on the clock, averaging 4,030 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA16 UML

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
40,270
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,030

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,270 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,030
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA16 UML 12k19k26k33k40k '19'26'23

Check EA16 UML

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,282 miles
PASS
Mileage35,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage31,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage25,818 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
PASS
Mileage25,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage19,140 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage17,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage12,466 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 UML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EA16 UML

What car is EA16 UML?

EA16 UML is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EA16 UML?

The last recorded mileage for EA16 UML was 40,270 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA16 UML passed its MOT?

EA16 UML has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is EA16 UML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA16 UML 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 EA16 UML?

EA16 UML is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.