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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 49,141 miles on the clock, averaging 4,769 miles per year, well 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 RUA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 49,141 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,085 |
| Average per year | 4,769 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 RUA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 RUA
What car is ET16 RUA?
ET16 RUA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of ET16 RUA?
The last recorded mileage for ET16 RUA was 49,141 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET16 RUA passed its MOT?
ET16 RUA has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.
Is ET16 RUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET16 RUA 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 RUA?
ET16 RUA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.