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PL16 GFJ

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 40,337 miles on the clock, averaging 2,809 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL16 GFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2018
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
2,809

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 reading40,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,643
Average per year2,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL16 GFJ 20k25k30k35k40k '18'25'23

Check PL16 GFJ

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage36,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage33,139 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage27,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage20,092 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 GFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 GFJ

What car is PL16 GFJ?

PL16 GFJ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL16 GFJ?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 GFJ was 40,337 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 GFJ passed its MOT?

PL16 GFJ has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is PL16 GFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL16 GFJ 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 PL16 GFJ?

PL16 GFJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.