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EG16 BYA

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 59,548 miles on the clock, averaging 7,296 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EG16 BYA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,296

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

Below average
Latest reading59,548 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,296
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EG16 BYA 12k24k36k48k60k '19'26'23

Check EG16 BYA

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,548 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage50,306 miles
Since last MOT+10,153 miles
PASS
Mileage40,153 miles
Since last MOT+10,157 miles
PASS
Mileage29,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage27,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage22,600 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
PASS
Mileage12,082 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEG — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EG16 BYA

What car is EG16 BYA?

EG16 BYA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EG16 BYA?

The last recorded mileage for EG16 BYA was 59,548 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EG16 BYA passed its MOT?

EG16 BYA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.

Is EG16 BYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EG16 BYA 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 EG16 BYA?

EG16 BYA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.