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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 146,930 miles on the clock, averaging 16,310 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 AK16 XEF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 146,930 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,772 |
| Average per year | 16,310 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 | AK16 XEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About AK16 XEF
What car is AK16 XEF?
AK16 XEF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2016.
What is the mileage of AK16 XEF?
The last recorded mileage for AK16 XEF was 146,930 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK16 XEF passed its MOT?
AK16 XEF has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.
Is AK16 XEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK16 XEF 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 XEF?
AK16 XEF is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.