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GL16 BWH

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 52,679 miles on the clock, averaging 6,122 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL16 BWH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
52,679
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
6,122

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

Below average
Latest reading52,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,334
Average per year6,122
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL16 BWH 9k20k31k42k53k '19'26'23

Check GL16 BWH

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
Mileage44,345 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,294 miles
PASS
Mileage32,046 miles
Since last MOT+9,050 miles
PASS
Mileage22,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage13,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage12,087 miles
Since last MOT+629 miles
PASS
Mileage11,458 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage9,231 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 BWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About GL16 BWH

What car is GL16 BWH?

GL16 BWH is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2016.

What is the mileage of GL16 BWH?

The last recorded mileage for GL16 BWH was 52,679 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL16 BWH passed its MOT?

GL16 BWH has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jul 2026.

Is GL16 BWH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL16 BWH 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 GL16 BWH?

GL16 BWH is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.