Vehicle summary
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 42,125 miles on the clock, averaging 3,803 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EK16 LAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,125 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,487 |
| Average per year | 3,803 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EK16 LAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EK — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About EK16 LAE
What car is EK16 LAE?
EK16 LAE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of EK16 LAE?
The last recorded mileage for EK16 LAE was 42,125 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EK16 LAE passed its MOT?
EK16 LAE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.
Is EK16 LAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK16 LAE 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 EK16 LAE?
EK16 LAE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.