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DC16 LAN

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 127,370 miles on the clock, averaging 13,029 miles per year, above 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 DC16 LAN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,029

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 reading127,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,866
Average per year13,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC16 LAN 33k56k80k104k127k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage119,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,481 miles
PASS
Mileage109,023 miles
Since last MOT+10,966 miles
PASS
Mileage98,057 miles
Since last MOT+16,595 miles
PASS
Mileage81,462 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,461 miles
Since last MOT+16,289 miles
PASS
Mileage65,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,172 miles
Since last MOT+18,727 miles
PASS
Mileage46,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage44,576 miles
Since last MOT+11,806 miles
PASS
Mileage32,770 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

RegistrationDC16 LAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About DC16 LAN

What car is DC16 LAN?

DC16 LAN is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2016.

What is the mileage of DC16 LAN?

The last recorded mileage for DC16 LAN was 127,370 miles, recorded on 21 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC16 LAN passed its MOT?

DC16 LAN has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2026.

Is DC16 LAN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC16 LAN 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 DC16 LAN?

DC16 LAN is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.