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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 79,844 miles on the clock, averaging 5,720 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 MA16 USY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,844 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,527 |
| Average per year | 5,720 |
| 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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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA16 USY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About MA16 USY
What car is MA16 USY?
MA16 USY is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2016.
What is the mileage of MA16 USY?
The last recorded mileage for MA16 USY was 79,844 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA16 USY passed its MOT?
MA16 USY has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2025.
Is MA16 USY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA16 USY 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 MA16 USY?
MA16 USY is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.