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SO16 HJE

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 19,060 miles on the clock, averaging 1,433 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO16 HJE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
19,060
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
1,433

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading19,060 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,165
Average per year1,433
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO16 HJE 9k11k14k17k19k '19'26'23

Check SO16 HJE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage19,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,165 miles
PASS
Mileage17,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage15,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,305 miles
PASS
Mileage14,106 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage12,975 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage11,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage9,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,883 miles
Since last MOT+992 miles
PASS
Mileage8,891 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 HJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SO16 HJE

What car is SO16 HJE?

SO16 HJE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SO16 HJE?

The last recorded mileage for SO16 HJE was 19,060 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO16 HJE passed its MOT?

SO16 HJE has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is SO16 HJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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