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 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 89,923 miles on the clock, averaging 8,706 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for GL16 UPO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 89,923 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,014 |
| Average per year | 8,706 |
| 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 UPO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 UPO
What car is GL16 UPO?
GL16 UPO is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2016.
What is the mileage of GL16 UPO?
The last recorded mileage for GL16 UPO was 89,923 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL16 UPO passed its MOT?
GL16 UPO has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.
Is GL16 UPO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL16 UPO 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 UPO?
GL16 UPO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.