Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
HY16 PFJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 93,367 miles on the clock, averaging 6,759 miles per year, below 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 HY16 PFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,367
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
6,759

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

Below average
Latest reading93,367 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,279
Average per year6,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HY16 PFJ 50k61k71k82k93k '19'25'22

Check HY16 PFJ

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage91,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage89,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage86,821 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage84,471 miles
Since last MOT+13,629 miles
PASS
Mileage70,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,842 miles
Since last MOT+21,224 miles
PASS
Mileage49,618 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 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.

CRBC

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 PFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeHY — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

More HY16 P plates

Browse all HY16 P registrations from Portsmouth.

About HY16 PFJ

What car is HY16 PFJ?

HY16 PFJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2016.

What is the mileage of HY16 PFJ?

The last recorded mileage for HY16 PFJ was 93,367 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HY16 PFJ passed its MOT?

HY16 PFJ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is HY16 PFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HY16 PFJ 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 HY16 PFJ?

HY16 PFJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.