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GV16 VGY

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, 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.

At a glance

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 54,118 miles on the clock, averaging 4,416 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for GV16 VGY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
54,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
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
4,416

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,769
Average per year4,416
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV16 VGY 25k33k40k47k54k '19'26'24

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage50,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage47,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage43,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage38,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage35,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage25,365 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 VGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About GV16 VGY

What car is GV16 VGY?

GV16 VGY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2016.

What is the mileage of GV16 VGY?

The last recorded mileage for GV16 VGY was 54,118 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV16 VGY passed its MOT?

GV16 VGY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is GV16 VGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV16 VGY 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 GV16 VGY?

GV16 VGY is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.