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 Petrol 1395cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 73,923 miles on the clock, averaging 5,479 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for ET16 RRU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,923 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,757 |
| Average per year | 5,479 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | ET16 RRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About ET16 RRU
What car is ET16 RRU?
ET16 RRU is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of ET16 RRU?
The last recorded mileage for ET16 RRU was 73,923 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET16 RRU passed its MOT?
ET16 RRU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.
Is ET16 RRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET16 RRU 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 ET16 RRU?
ET16 RRU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.