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EU08 ELS

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourWhite
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 28,724 miles on the clock, averaging 2,089 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU08 ELS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
28,724
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
2,089

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 reading28,724 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,089
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU08 ELS 16k19k22k25k29k '19'26'23

Check EU08 ELS

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage28,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,724 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage26,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage23,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage21,920 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage19,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage17,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage15,730 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 ELS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EU08 ELS

What car is EU08 ELS?

EU08 ELS is an white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EU08 ELS?

The last recorded mileage for EU08 ELS was 28,724 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU08 ELS passed its MOT?

EU08 ELS has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is EU08 ELS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU08 ELS 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 EU08 ELS?

EU08 ELS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.