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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 40,042 miles on the clock, averaging 3,822 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 HX16 LYF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 40,042 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,765 |
| Average per year | 3,822 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | HX16 LYF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About HX16 LYF
What car is HX16 LYF?
HX16 LYF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2016.
What is the mileage of HX16 LYF?
The last recorded mileage for HX16 LYF was 40,042 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HX16 LYF passed its MOT?
HX16 LYF has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.
Is HX16 LYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX16 LYF 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 HX16 LYF?
HX16 LYF is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.