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YW16 ELU

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 48,217 miles on the clock, averaging 3,624 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YW16 ELU

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,624

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,217 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,624
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YW16 ELU 26k31k37k43k48k '19'25'23

Check YW16 ELU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage45,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage42,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage39,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage35,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage32,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,908 miles
PASS
Mileage25,585 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 ELU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeYW — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About YW16 ELU

What car is YW16 ELU?

YW16 ELU is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Beverley in 2016.

What is the mileage of YW16 ELU?

The last recorded mileage for YW16 ELU was 48,217 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YW16 ELU passed its MOT?

YW16 ELU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.

Is YW16 ELU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YW16 ELU 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 YW16 ELU?

YW16 ELU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.