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PL16 TCX

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 86,476 miles on the clock, averaging 7,555 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL16 TCX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,555

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,476 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,555
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL16 TCX 35k48k61k73k86k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,864 miles
PASS
Mileage80,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,612 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage77,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage67,989 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage60,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage51,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage42,835 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage34,559 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 TCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 TCX

What car is PL16 TCX?

PL16 TCX is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL16 TCX?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 TCX was 86,476 miles, recorded on 27 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 TCX passed its MOT?

PL16 TCX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2026.

Is PL16 TCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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