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SL16 VMJ

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 88,638 miles on the clock, averaging 10,118 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL16 VMJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,638
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,118

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading88,638 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,118
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL16 VMJ 19k36k54k71k89k '19'26'23

Check SL16 VMJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,638 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage79,013 miles
Since last MOT+12,556 miles
PASS
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOT+13,722 miles
PASS
Mileage52,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
PASS
Mileage45,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,282 miles
PASS
Mileage36,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,874 miles
PASS
Mileage28,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,651 miles
Since last MOT+10,133 miles
PASS
Mileage18,518 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL16 VMJ

What car is SL16 VMJ?

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

What is the mileage of SL16 VMJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL16 VMJ was 88,638 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL16 VMJ passed its MOT?

SL16 VMJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is SL16 VMJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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