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SM16 GZL

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlack
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 43,534 miles on the clock, averaging 4,357 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM16 GZL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
43,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
4,357

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading43,534 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,890
Average per year4,357
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM16 GZL 15k22k29k36k44k '19'26'22

Check SM16 GZL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage35,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage30,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage27,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage24,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage20,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage14,528 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 GZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SM16 GZL

What car is SM16 GZL?

SM16 GZL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SM16 GZL?

The last recorded mileage for SM16 GZL was 43,534 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM16 GZL passed its MOT?

SM16 GZL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is SM16 GZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM16 GZL 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 GZL?

SM16 GZL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.