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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 44,025 miles on the clock, averaging 3,381 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GC16 VEL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 44,025 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,258 |
| Average per year | 3,381 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GC16 VEL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GC — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About GC16 VEL
What car is GC16 VEL?
GC16 VEL is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2016.
What is the mileage of GC16 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for GC16 VEL was 44,025 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GC16 VEL passed its MOT?
GC16 VEL has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.
Is GC16 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GC16 VEL 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 GC16 VEL?
GC16 VEL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.