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 Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 164,991 miles on the clock, averaging 12,449 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for AJ16 ESV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,991 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,775 |
| Average per year | 12,449 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ16 ESV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About AJ16 ESV
What car is AJ16 ESV?
AJ16 ESV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2016.
What is the mileage of AJ16 ESV?
The last recorded mileage for AJ16 ESV was 164,991 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ16 ESV passed its MOT?
AJ16 ESV has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.
Is AJ16 ESV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ16 ESV is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AJ16 ESV?
AJ16 ESV is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.