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GL16 ZLN

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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.

MOT & Mileage History for GL16 ZLN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2020
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
4,762

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,216
Average per year4,762
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL16 ZLN 48k55k63k70k77k '20'26'24

Check GL16 ZLN

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage69,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage65,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage58,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,088 miles
PASS
Mileage47,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage43,585 miles
PASS
Mileage48,474 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 ZLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About GL16 ZLN

What car is GL16 ZLN?

GL16 ZLN is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2016.

What is the mileage of GL16 ZLN?

The last recorded mileage for GL16 ZLN was 76,532 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL16 ZLN passed its MOT?

GL16 ZLN has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is GL16 ZLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL16 ZLN 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 ZLN?

GL16 ZLN is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.