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 2016 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 25,248 miles on the clock, averaging 2,160 miles per year, well 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 EK16 LGO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 25,248 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,160 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CLHA
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EK16 LGO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EK — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About EK16 LGO
What car is EK16 LGO?
EK16 LGO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of EK16 LGO?
The last recorded mileage for EK16 LGO was 25,248 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EK16 LGO passed its MOT?
EK16 LGO has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.
Is EK16 LGO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK16 LGO 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 EK16 LGO?
EK16 LGO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.