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 Diesel 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 74,843 miles on the clock, averaging 5,926 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 GL16 VXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 74,843 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,241 |
| Average per year | 5,926 |
| 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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CRBC
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL16 VXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| 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 VXR
What car is GL16 VXR?
GL16 VXR is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2016.
What is the mileage of GL16 VXR?
The last recorded mileage for GL16 VXR was 74,843 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL16 VXR passed its MOT?
GL16 VXR has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.
Is GL16 VXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL16 VXR 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 GL16 VXR?
GL16 VXR is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.