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 Diesel 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 148,487 miles on the clock, averaging 14,926 miles per year, above 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 LX16 EFJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,487 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,926 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LX16 EFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LX — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About LX16 EFJ
What car is LX16 EFJ?
LX16 EFJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2016.
What is the mileage of LX16 EFJ?
The last recorded mileage for LX16 EFJ was 148,487 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LX16 EFJ passed its MOT?
LX16 EFJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.
Is LX16 EFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX16 EFJ 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 LX16 EFJ?
LX16 EFJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.