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EG16 BYB

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlack
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 17,468 miles on the clock, averaging 1,259 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EG16 BYB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
17,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
1,259

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 reading17,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,347
Average per year1,259
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EG16 BYB 9k11k13k15k17k '19'26'24

Check EG16 BYB

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage17,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage14,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,121 miles
Since last MOT+1,487 miles
PASS
Mileage12,634 miles
Since last MOT+372 miles
PASS
Mileage12,262 miles
Since last MOT+599 miles
PASS
Mileage11,663 miles
Since last MOT+623 miles
PASS
Mileage11,040 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage9,267 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 BYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEG — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EG16 BYB

What car is EG16 BYB?

EG16 BYB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EG16 BYB?

The last recorded mileage for EG16 BYB was 17,468 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EG16 BYB passed its MOT?

EG16 BYB has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is EG16 BYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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