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BU16 XJO

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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.

MOT & Mileage History for BU16 XJO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
15,658

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,239 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,206
Average per year15,658
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU16 XJO 4k32k59k87k114k '19'26'22

Check BU16 XJO

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,239 miles
Since last MOT+16,206 miles
PASS
Mileage98,033 miles
Since last MOT+17,789 miles
PASS
Mileage80,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,244 miles
Since last MOT+14,405 miles
PASS
Mileage65,839 miles
Since last MOT+17,955 miles
PASS
Mileage47,884 miles
Since last MOT+20,035 miles
PASS
Mileage27,849 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,842 miles
Since last MOT+14,731 miles
PASS
Mileage13,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage4,101 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage4,067 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1395cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About BU16 XJO

What car is BU16 XJO?

BU16 XJO is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of BU16 XJO?

The last recorded mileage for BU16 XJO was 114,239 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU16 XJO passed its MOT?

BU16 XJO has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2026.

Is BU16 XJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU16 XJO 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 BU16 XJO?

BU16 XJO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.