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SL16 ELO

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 32,815 miles on the clock, averaging 4,449 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL16 ELO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
32,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,449

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 reading32,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,544
Average per year4,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL16 ELO 3k10k18k25k33k '19'26'23

Check SL16 ELO

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage32,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage27,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage21,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage13,572 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,816 miles
PASS
Mileage9,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage6,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage2,582 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 ELO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SL16 ELO

What car is SL16 ELO?

SL16 ELO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SL16 ELO?

The last recorded mileage for SL16 ELO was 32,815 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL16 ELO passed its MOT?

SL16 ELO has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2026.

Is SL16 ELO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL16 ELO 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 SL16 ELO?

SL16 ELO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.