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SL16 USF

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 38,973 miles on the clock, averaging 2,462 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL16 USF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
38,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2019
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,462

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 reading38,973 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,462
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL16 USF 21k26k30k34k39k '19'26'24

Check SL16 USF

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,973 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage36,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage34,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,578 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage32,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage29,776 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage27,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage25,051 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage21,065 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL16 USF

What car is SL16 USF?

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

What is the mileage of SL16 USF?

The last recorded mileage for SL16 USF was 38,973 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL16 USF passed its MOT?

SL16 USF has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is SL16 USF ULEZ compliant?

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

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