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PL16 RUY

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 42,543 miles on the clock, averaging 2,373 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL16 RUY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
42,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
2,373

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading42,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,691
Average per year2,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL16 RUY 26k30k34k39k43k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage40,852 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage39,819 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,817 miles
Since last MOT+1,002 miles
PASS
Mileage38,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage36,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage34,351 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
PASS
Mileage33,883 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage26,376 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL16 RUY

What car is PL16 RUY?

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

What is the mileage of PL16 RUY?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 RUY was 42,543 miles, recorded on 9 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 RUY passed its MOT?

PL16 RUY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2026.

Is PL16 RUY ULEZ compliant?

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

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