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EM55 POW

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 53,963 miles on the clock, averaging 4,216 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EM55 POW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,963
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
4,216

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 reading53,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,070
Average per year4,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EM55 POW 24k31k39k46k54k '19'26'23

Check EM55 POW

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage49,893 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,857 miles
Since last MOT+3,717 miles
PASS
Mileage46,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage41,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage37,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage33,111 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage31,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage23,873 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM55 POW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEM — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EM55 POW

What car is EM55 POW?

EM55 POW is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EM55 POW?

The last recorded mileage for EM55 POW was 53,963 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EM55 POW passed its MOT?

EM55 POW has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is EM55 POW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM55 POW 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 EM55 POW?

EM55 POW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.