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AK16 RFO

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 160,088 miles on the clock, averaging 14,233 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for AK16 RFO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
14,233

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,862
Average per year14,233
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK16 RFO 59k84k110k135k160k '19'26'22

Check AK16 RFO

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,088 miles
Since last MOT+14,862 miles
PASS
Mileage145,226 miles
Since last MOT+13,770 miles
PASS
Mileage131,456 miles
Since last MOT+11,520 miles
PASS
Mileage119,936 miles
Since last MOT+14,113 miles
PASS
Mileage105,823 miles
Since last MOT+16,281 miles
PASS
Mileage89,542 miles
Since last MOT+14,445 miles
PASS
Mileage75,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,097 miles
Since last MOT+15,812 miles
PASS
Mileage59,285 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 RFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About AK16 RFO

What car is AK16 RFO?

AK16 RFO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2016.

What is the mileage of AK16 RFO?

The last recorded mileage for AK16 RFO was 160,088 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK16 RFO passed its MOT?

AK16 RFO has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is AK16 RFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK16 RFO 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 AK16 RFO?

AK16 RFO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.