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EF16 PZU

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 127,525 miles on the clock, averaging 14,695 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 EF16 PZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
14,695

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,525 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,325
Average per year14,695
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF16 PZU 32k56k80k104k128k '19'25'21

Check EF16 PZU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,525 miles
Since last MOT+23,325 miles
PASS
Mileage104,200 miles
Since last MOT+21,735 miles
PASS
Mileage82,465 miles
Since last MOT+16,206 miles
PASS
Mileage66,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,062 miles
PASS
Mileage58,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,431 miles
PASS
Mileage48,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,766 miles
Since last MOT+16,391 miles
PASS
Mileage32,375 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,367 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

RegistrationEF16 PZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EF16 PZU

What car is EF16 PZU?

EF16 PZU is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EF16 PZU?

The last recorded mileage for EF16 PZU was 127,525 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF16 PZU passed its MOT?

EF16 PZU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is EF16 PZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF16 PZU 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 EF16 PZU?

EF16 PZU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.