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 Petrol 1395cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 88,678 miles on the clock, averaging 9,479 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for AK16 XBW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 88,678 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,479 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK16 XBW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About AK16 XBW
What car is AK16 XBW?
AK16 XBW is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2016.
What is the mileage of AK16 XBW?
The last recorded mileage for AK16 XBW was 88,678 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK16 XBW passed its MOT?
AK16 XBW has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.
Is AK16 XBW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK16 XBW 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 AK16 XBW?
AK16 XBW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.