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At a glance
This 2016 Dacia Sandero Petrol 898cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 17,253 miles on the clock, averaging 5,292 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Dacia Sandero issues include rust on sills, wheel arches, and underbody seams and suspension bush wear.
MOT & Mileage History for SY16 VLJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 17,253 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,292 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Dacia Sandero
These are the most commonly reported problems on Dacia Sandero models (2012–2021), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rust on sills, wheel arches, and underbody seams
Surface rust bubbles or perforates due to basic anti-corrosion coatings failing in UK damp/salt conditions. · Typical repair: £400-£1,200 (sanding, primer, paint; worse if panels need welding). Estimated at indie garage rates.
Suspension bush wear (front lower control arm and rear trailing arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade fast due to basic design and poor compound quality. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (bushes + alignment; full arms if seized). Indie rates.
Interior rattles and squeaks (dashboard, door cards, seats)
Cheap plastics and seat foam compress/ loosen, causing persistent creaks. · Typical repair: £50-£200 (felt tape, foam, or panel clips). DIY often.
Infotainment glitches (Media Nav system freezing, Bluetooth dropouts)
Software bugs or head unit faults cause unresponsiveness. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (reset/software flash or unit swap).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY16 VLJ |
| Make | Dacia |
| Model | Sandero |
| Colour | Brown |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 898cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SY16 VLJ
What car is SY16 VLJ?
SY16 VLJ is an brown Dacia Sandero, petrol (898cc). First registered in Inverness in 2016.
What is the mileage of SY16 VLJ?
The last recorded mileage for SY16 VLJ was 17,253 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY16 VLJ passed its MOT?
SY16 VLJ has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Nov 2021.
Is SY16 VLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY16 VLJ 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 SY16 VLJ?
SY16 VLJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.