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ET65 HRM

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 160,253 miles on the clock, averaging 13,985 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for ET65 HRM

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
13,985

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,471
Average per year13,985
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET65 HRM 67k91k114k137k160k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,471 miles
PASS
Mileage154,782 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage149,588 miles
Since last MOT+13,159 miles
PASS
Mileage136,429 miles
Since last MOT+28,583 miles
PASS
Mileage107,846 miles
Since last MOT+20,558 miles
PASS
Mileage87,288 miles
Since last MOT+19,993 miles
PASS
Mileage67,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,295 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET65 HRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier65 — September 2015 to February 2016

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About ET65 HRM

What car is ET65 HRM?

ET65 HRM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of ET65 HRM?

The last recorded mileage for ET65 HRM was 160,253 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET65 HRM passed its MOT?

ET65 HRM has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is ET65 HRM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET65 HRM 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 ET65 HRM?

ET65 HRM is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.