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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 40,151 miles on the clock, averaging 2,875 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM16 AEV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 40,151 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,347 |
| Average per year | 2,875 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM16 AEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SM16 AEV
What car is SM16 AEV?
SM16 AEV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SM16 AEV?
The last recorded mileage for SM16 AEV was 40,151 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM16 AEV passed its MOT?
SM16 AEV has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 May 2026.
Is SM16 AEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM16 AEV 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 SM16 AEV?
SM16 AEV is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.