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 999cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 93,517 miles on the clock, averaging 9,229 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO16 OBS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 93,517 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 9,229 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO16 OBS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SO16 OBS
What car is SO16 OBS?
SO16 OBS is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SO16 OBS?
The last recorded mileage for SO16 OBS was 93,517 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO16 OBS passed its MOT?
SO16 OBS has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2026.
Is SO16 OBS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 OBS 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 OBS?
SO16 OBS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.