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CA16 MXL

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 57,442 miles on the clock, averaging 5,545 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for CA16 MXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,442
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,545

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading57,442 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,235
Average per year5,545
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CA16 MXL 19k28k38k48k57k '19'26'22

Check CA16 MXL

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage52,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage46,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage40,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage35,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage29,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage24,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage18,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,533 miles

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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)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 MXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About CA16 MXL

What car is CA16 MXL?

CA16 MXL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2016.

What is the mileage of CA16 MXL?

The last recorded mileage for CA16 MXL was 57,442 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA16 MXL passed its MOT?

CA16 MXL has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.

Is CA16 MXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA16 MXL 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 CA16 MXL?

CA16 MXL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.