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SM16 LYZ

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1798cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1798cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 111,823 miles on the clock, averaging 11,120 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM16 LYZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,823
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
11,120

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 reading111,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year11,120
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM16 LYZ 39k57k75k94k112k '19'25'23

Check SM16 LYZ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,823 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,809 miles
Since last MOT+11,600 miles
PASS
Mileage100,209 miles
Since last MOT+10,836 miles
PASS
Mileage89,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,373 miles
Since last MOT+13,236 miles
PASS
Mileage76,137 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,091 miles
PASS
Mileage70,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage64,126 miles
Since last MOT+25,528 miles
PASS
Mileage38,598 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 LYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SM16 LYZ

What car is SM16 LYZ?

SM16 LYZ is an white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SM16 LYZ?

The last recorded mileage for SM16 LYZ was 111,823 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM16 LYZ passed its MOT?

SM16 LYZ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is SM16 LYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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