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RA16 BDO

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 29,774 miles on the clock, averaging 3,395 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA16 BDO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
29,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,395

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 reading29,774 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA16 BDO 6k12k18k24k30k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage29,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage27,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,370 miles
PASS
Mileage25,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage21,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage17,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,690 miles
PASS
Mileage14,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage10,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage6,017 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 BDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About RA16 BDO

What car is RA16 BDO?

RA16 BDO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RA16 BDO?

The last recorded mileage for RA16 BDO was 29,774 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA16 BDO passed its MOT?

RA16 BDO has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Feb 2026.

Is RA16 BDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA16 BDO 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 RA16 BDO?

RA16 BDO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.