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 1197cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 42,792 miles on the clock, averaging 3,866 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HV16 LXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,792 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 828 |
| Average per year | 3,866 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HV16 LXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About HV16 LXL
What car is HV16 LXL?
HV16 LXL is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2016.
What is the mileage of HV16 LXL?
The last recorded mileage for HV16 LXL was 42,792 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV16 LXL passed its MOT?
HV16 LXL has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.
Is HV16 LXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV16 LXL 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 HV16 LXL?
HV16 LXL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.