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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 133,014 miles on the clock, averaging 10,493 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 AY16 LHU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,014 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,533 |
| Average per year | 10,493 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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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CLHA
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY16 LHU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About AY16 LHU
What car is AY16 LHU?
AY16 LHU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2016.
What is the mileage of AY16 LHU?
The last recorded mileage for AY16 LHU was 133,014 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY16 LHU passed its MOT?
AY16 LHU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.
Is AY16 LHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY16 LHU 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 AY16 LHU?
AY16 LHU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.