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FV16 XBC

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 65,549 miles on the clock, averaging 7,992 miles per year, around 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 FV16 XBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,549
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
7,992

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading65,549 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,627
Average per year7,992
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV16 XBC 17k29k41k53k66k '19'25'22

Check FV16 XBC

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage60,922 miles
Since last MOT+13,264 miles
PASS
Mileage47,658 miles
Since last MOT+16,471 miles
PASS
Mileage31,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage27,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage22,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage16,730 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

RegistrationFV16 XBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About FV16 XBC

What car is FV16 XBC?

FV16 XBC is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2016.

What is the mileage of FV16 XBC?

The last recorded mileage for FV16 XBC was 65,549 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV16 XBC passed its MOT?

FV16 XBC has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Aug 2025.

Is FV16 XBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV16 XBC 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 FV16 XBC?

FV16 XBC is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.