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 Vauxhall Insignia Petrol 1796cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 37,983 miles on the clock, averaging 2,627 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8i VVT engine is known for intake valve carbon buildup.
MOT & Mileage History for EU16 VRE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 37,983 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,214 |
| Average per year | 2,627 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Insignia
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Insignia models (2008–2017), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Intake valve carbon buildup
Port fuel injection doesn't clean valves directly; PCV oil vapour causes deposits on intake stems.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EU16 VRE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Insignia |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EU — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About EU16 VRE
What car is EU16 VRE?
EU16 VRE is an black Vauxhall Insignia, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
What is the mileage of EU16 VRE?
The last recorded mileage for EU16 VRE was 37,983 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EU16 VRE passed its MOT?
EU16 VRE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.
Is EU16 VRE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU16 VRE 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 VRE?
EU16 VRE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.