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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 108,457 miles on the clock, averaging 10,575 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 AV16 XEW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 108,457 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 10,575 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AV16 XEW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About AV16 XEW
What car is AV16 XEW?
AV16 XEW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2016.
What is the mileage of AV16 XEW?
The last recorded mileage for AV16 XEW was 108,457 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV16 XEW passed its MOT?
AV16 XEW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.
Is AV16 XEW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV16 XEW 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 AV16 XEW?
AV16 XEW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.