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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 2018 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 28,083 miles on the clock, averaging 3,537 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for OO16 JMW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 28,083 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 3,537 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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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.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OO16 JMW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OO — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About OO16 JMW
What car is OO16 JMW?
OO16 JMW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Oxford in 2018.
What is the mileage of OO16 JMW?
The last recorded mileage for OO16 JMW was 28,083 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OO16 JMW passed its MOT?
OO16 JMW has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2026.
Is OO16 JMW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OO16 JMW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is OO16 JMW?
OO16 JMW is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.