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 1395cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 74,042 miles on the clock, averaging 7,965 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for EM16 LEO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 74,042 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,435 |
| Average per year | 7,965 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EM16 LEO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EM — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About EM16 LEO
What car is EM16 LEO?
EM16 LEO is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2017.
What is the mileage of EM16 LEO?
The last recorded mileage for EM16 LEO was 74,042 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EM16 LEO passed its MOT?
EM16 LEO has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.
Is EM16 LEO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM16 LEO 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 EM16 LEO?
EM16 LEO is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.