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 1197cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 157,651 miles on the clock, averaging 17,705 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YL16 XYU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,651 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,421 |
| Average per year | 17,705 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL16 XYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About YL16 XYU
What car is YL16 XYU?
YL16 XYU is a white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2016.
What is the mileage of YL16 XYU?
The last recorded mileage for YL16 XYU was 157,651 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL16 XYU passed its MOT?
YL16 XYU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.
Is YL16 XYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL16 XYU 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 YL16 XYU?
YL16 XYU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.