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NJ16 WCF

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 78,772 miles on the clock, averaging 6,954 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for NJ16 WCF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,772
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2018
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,954

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 reading78,772 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,103
Average per year6,954
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ16 WCF 28k41k53k66k79k '18'26'22

Check NJ16 WCF

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage71,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,177 miles
PASS
Mileage62,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage53,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage48,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage41,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage35,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage28,163 miles

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🔧 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.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 WCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About NJ16 WCF

What car is NJ16 WCF?

NJ16 WCF is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2016.

What is the mileage of NJ16 WCF?

The last recorded mileage for NJ16 WCF was 78,772 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ16 WCF passed its MOT?

NJ16 WCF has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is NJ16 WCF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ16 WCF 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 NJ16 WCF?

NJ16 WCF is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.