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SY16 YYR

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Red Registered in Inverness, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 44,220 miles on the clock, averaging 3,698 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY16 YYR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
44,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2019
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,698

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading44,220 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY16 YYR 18k25k31k38k44k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage41,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage38,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage34,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage31,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage28,951 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage25,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,104 miles
PASS
Mileage18,207 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 YYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SY16 YYR

What car is SY16 YYR?

SY16 YYR is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Inverness in 2016.

What is the mileage of SY16 YYR?

The last recorded mileage for SY16 YYR was 44,220 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY16 YYR passed its MOT?

SY16 YYR has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2026.

Is SY16 YYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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