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NL16 URS

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Newcastle, North · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 48,110 miles on the clock, averaging 2,776 miles per year, well 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 NL16 URS

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,110
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
2,776

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

Low mileage
Latest reading48,110 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,327
Average per year2,776
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL16 URS 30k35k39k44k48k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage44,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage41,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,368 miles
PASS
Mileage39,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage36,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage34,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage30,076 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CRBC

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 URS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About NL16 URS

What car is NL16 URS?

NL16 URS is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2016.

What is the mileage of NL16 URS?

The last recorded mileage for NL16 URS was 48,110 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL16 URS passed its MOT?

NL16 URS has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is NL16 URS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL16 URS 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 NL16 URS?

NL16 URS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.