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YA16 RTU

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlue
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 82,383 miles on the clock, averaging 9,713 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YA16 RTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,383
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2019
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,713

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading82,383 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,707
Average per year9,713
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA16 RTU 20k36k51k67k82k '19'25'23

Check YA16 RTU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,383 miles
Since last MOT+19,707 miles
PASS
Mileage62,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,676 miles
Since last MOT+14,144 miles
PASS
Mileage48,532 miles
Since last MOT+17,085 miles
PASS
Mileage31,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage26,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage20,054 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 RTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About YA16 RTU

What car is YA16 RTU?

YA16 RTU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Leeds in 2016.

What is the mileage of YA16 RTU?

The last recorded mileage for YA16 RTU was 82,383 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA16 RTU passed its MOT?

YA16 RTU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Dec 2025.

Is YA16 RTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA16 RTU 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 YA16 RTU?

YA16 RTU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.