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SO16 BWY

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 84,322 miles on the clock, averaging 8,664 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO16 BWY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,322
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
8,664

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,322 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,664
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO16 BWY 23k38k53k69k84k '19'26'23

Check SO16 BWY

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,986 miles
PASS
Mileage75,336 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage70,630 miles
Since last MOT+11,874 miles
PASS
Mileage58,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,716 miles
PASS
Mileage47,040 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage36,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage28,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage22,908 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,675 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SO16 BWY

What car is SO16 BWY?

SO16 BWY is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SO16 BWY?

The last recorded mileage for SO16 BWY was 84,322 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO16 BWY passed its MOT?

SO16 BWY has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2026.

Is SO16 BWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 BWY 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 SO16 BWY?

SO16 BWY is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.