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 999cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 29,431 miles on the clock, averaging 2,279 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EL16 SAX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 29,431 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 583 |
| Average per year | 2,279 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EL16 SAX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EL — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About EL16 SAX
What car is EL16 SAX?
EL16 SAX is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of EL16 SAX?
The last recorded mileage for EL16 SAX was 29,431 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EL16 SAX passed its MOT?
EL16 SAX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2026.
Is EL16 SAX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL16 SAX 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 EL16 SAX?
EL16 SAX is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.