Vehicle summary
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 17,308 miles on the clock, averaging 1,609 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL16 LAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 17,308 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,759 |
| Average per year | 1,609 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL16 LAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SL16 LAE
What car is SL16 LAE?
SL16 LAE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SL16 LAE?
The last recorded mileage for SL16 LAE was 17,308 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL16 LAE passed its MOT?
SL16 LAE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.
Is SL16 LAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL16 LAE 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 LAE?
SL16 LAE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.