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EU16 VBB

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 70,223 miles on the clock, averaging 4,429 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 EU16 VBB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
70,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,223 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU16 VBB 38k46k54k62k70k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,223 miles
Since last MOT+6,692 miles
PASS
Mileage63,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage61,499 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage57,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage53,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage49,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,625 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage43,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage38,156 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,152 miles

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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

RegistrationEU16 VBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1395cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EU16 VBB

What car is EU16 VBB?

EU16 VBB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EU16 VBB?

The last recorded mileage for EU16 VBB was 70,223 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU16 VBB passed its MOT?

EU16 VBB has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2026.

Is EU16 VBB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU16 VBB 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 EU16 VBB?

EU16 VBB is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.