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AJ16 RZL

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 57,174 miles on the clock, averaging 3,565 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for AJ16 RZL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,174
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
3,565

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 reading57,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,052
Average per year3,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ16 RZL 35k41k46k52k57k '19'25'22

Check AJ16 RZL

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage53,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,274 miles
PASS
Mileage49,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage46,648 miles
Since last MOT+1,118 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage41,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage35,488 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 RZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About AJ16 RZL

What car is AJ16 RZL?

AJ16 RZL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2016.

What is the mileage of AJ16 RZL?

The last recorded mileage for AJ16 RZL was 57,174 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ16 RZL passed its MOT?

AJ16 RZL has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is AJ16 RZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ16 RZL 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 RZL?

AJ16 RZL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.