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 39,695 miles on the clock, averaging 2,927 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for GX16 ELU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 39,695 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,463 |
| Average per year | 2,927 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | GX16 ELU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GX — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About GX16 ELU
What car is GX16 ELU?
GX16 ELU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Brighton in 2016.
What is the mileage of GX16 ELU?
The last recorded mileage for GX16 ELU was 39,695 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GX16 ELU passed its MOT?
GX16 ELU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.
Is GX16 ELU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX16 ELU 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 GX16 ELU?
GX16 ELU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.