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GU16 YVO

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourRed
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 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 78,560 miles on the clock, averaging 10,448 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU16 YVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,448

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading78,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year10,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU16 YVO 14k30k46k62k79k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,560 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,549 miles
Since last MOT+9,332 miles
PASS
Mileage69,217 miles
Since last MOT+31,104 miles
PASS
Mileage38,113 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,028 miles
Since last MOT+15,234 miles
PASS
Mileage22,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,224 miles
PASS
Mileage21,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage13,739 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 YVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About GU16 YVO

What car is GU16 YVO?

GU16 YVO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Brighton in 2016.

What is the mileage of GU16 YVO?

The last recorded mileage for GU16 YVO was 78,560 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU16 YVO passed its MOT?

GU16 YVO has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2025.

Is GU16 YVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU16 YVO 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 GU16 YVO?

GU16 YVO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.