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SY16 WJL

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 119,524 miles on the clock, averaging 10,290 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY16 WJL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2019
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,290

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 reading119,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,088
Average per year10,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY16 WJL 43k62k81k100k120k '19'26'24

Check SY16 WJL

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage117,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage113,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,287 miles
PASS
Mileage105,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,046 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,798 miles
PASS
Mileage94,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,178 miles
Since last MOT+16,396 miles
PASS
Mileage77,782 miles
Since last MOT+10,513 miles
PASS
Mileage67,269 miles
Since last MOT+11,646 miles
PASS
Mileage55,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,392 miles
PASS
Mileage43,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,231 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 WJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SY16 WJL

What car is SY16 WJL?

SY16 WJL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Inverness in 2016.

What is the mileage of SY16 WJL?

The last recorded mileage for SY16 WJL was 119,524 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY16 WJL passed its MOT?

SY16 WJL has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2026.

Is SY16 WJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY16 WJL 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 WJL?

SY16 WJL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.