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BU16 XSH

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 94,866 miles on the clock, averaging 8,953 miles per year, around 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 BU16 XSH

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,866
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2018
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,953

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,866 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,101
Average per year8,953
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU16 XSH 32k48k64k79k95k '18'25'22

Check BU16 XSH

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,866 miles
Since last MOT+10,101 miles
PASS
Mileage84,765 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage74,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,359 miles
PASS
Mileage65,568 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,243 miles
Since last MOT+10,678 miles
PASS
Mileage54,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage49,390 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage40,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage32,309 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CRBC

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About BU16 XSH

What car is BU16 XSH?

BU16 XSH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of BU16 XSH?

The last recorded mileage for BU16 XSH was 94,866 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU16 XSH passed its MOT?

BU16 XSH has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is BU16 XSH ULEZ compliant?

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

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