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NL16 XWD

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 96,198 miles on the clock, averaging 8,849 miles per year, around 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 XWD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,198
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,849

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,198 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,055
Average per year8,849
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL16 XWD 34k50k65k81k96k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage92,143 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage81,564 miles
Since last MOT+10,425 miles
PASS
Mileage71,139 miles
Since last MOT+9,795 miles
PASS
Mileage61,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,321 miles
PASS
Mileage52,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage47,643 miles
Since last MOT+13,364 miles
PASS
Mileage34,279 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 XWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About NL16 XWD

What car is NL16 XWD?

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

What is the mileage of NL16 XWD?

The last recorded mileage for NL16 XWD was 96,198 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL16 XWD passed its MOT?

NL16 XWD has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.

Is NL16 XWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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