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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 92,871 miles on the clock, averaging 12,207 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for DC16 NAT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 92,871 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 12,207 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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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.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC16 NAT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About DC16 NAT
What car is DC16 NAT?
DC16 NAT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Chester in 2017.
What is the mileage of DC16 NAT?
The last recorded mileage for DC16 NAT was 92,871 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC16 NAT passed its MOT?
DC16 NAT has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.
Is DC16 NAT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC16 NAT 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 DC16 NAT?
DC16 NAT is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.