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FV16 XVP

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 73,713 miles on the clock, averaging 5,213 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 FV16 XVP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,213

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 reading73,713 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year5,213
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV16 XVP 36k45k55k64k74k '19'26'24

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,713 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage69,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage64,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage58,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage52,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage46,461 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage42,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage36,092 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 XVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 XVP

What car is FV16 XVP?

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

What is the mileage of FV16 XVP?

The last recorded mileage for FV16 XVP was 73,713 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV16 XVP passed its MOT?

FV16 XVP has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2026.

Is FV16 XVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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