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GU16 MLJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 76,085 miles on the clock, averaging 8,171 miles per year, around 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 GU16 MLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,171

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading76,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,009
Average per year8,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU16 MLJ 22k35k49k63k76k '19'25'22

Check GU16 MLJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,009 miles
PASS
Mileage73,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,687 miles
PASS
Mileage67,389 miles
Since last MOT+12,745 miles
PASS
Mileage54,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,644 miles
Since last MOT+13,074 miles
PASS
Mileage41,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,422 miles
PASS
Mileage32,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,205 miles
PASS
Mileage21,943 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

RegistrationGU16 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About GU16 MLJ

What car is GU16 MLJ?

GU16 MLJ is a white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2016.

What is the mileage of GU16 MLJ?

The last recorded mileage for GU16 MLJ was 76,085 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU16 MLJ passed its MOT?

GU16 MLJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is GU16 MLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU16 MLJ 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 GU16 MLJ?

GU16 MLJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.