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SL16 USB

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
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 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 52,687 miles on the clock, averaging 3,327 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL16 USB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
52,687
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
3,327

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 reading52,687 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,557
Average per year3,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL16 USB 31k36k42k47k53k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,687 miles
Since last MOT+1,557 miles
PASS
Mileage51,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage48,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage45,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage42,918 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage40,421 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage31,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,079 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 USB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SL16 USB

What car is SL16 USB?

SL16 USB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SL16 USB?

The last recorded mileage for SL16 USB was 52,687 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL16 USB passed its MOT?

SL16 USB has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.

Is SL16 USB ULEZ compliant?

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

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