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 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1395cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 83,496 miles on the clock, averaging 9,032 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for GL16 UMX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 83,496 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,032 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GL16 UMX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About GL16 UMX
What car is GL16 UMX?
GL16 UMX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2016.
What is the mileage of GL16 UMX?
The last recorded mileage for GL16 UMX was 83,496 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL16 UMX passed its MOT?
GL16 UMX has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2025.
Is GL16 UMX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL16 UMX 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 GL16 UMX?
GL16 UMX is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.