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FA16 FCO

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 89,269 miles on the clock, averaging 7,231 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.

MOT & Mileage History for FA16 FCO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,269
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
7,231

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

Below average
Latest reading89,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,410
Average per year7,231
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FA16 FCO 43k55k66k78k89k '19'25'22

Check FA16 FCO

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,269 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage81,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage74,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,058 miles
PASS
Mileage66,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage58,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,820 miles
PASS
Mileage51,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage43,463 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CRBC

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 FCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About FA16 FCO

What car is FA16 FCO?

FA16 FCO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of FA16 FCO?

The last recorded mileage for FA16 FCO was 89,269 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA16 FCO passed its MOT?

FA16 FCO has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is FA16 FCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA16 FCO 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 FA16 FCO?

FA16 FCO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.