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PJ16 XSP

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 77,706 miles on the clock, averaging 5,790 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 PJ16 XSP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
77,706
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
5,790

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 reading77,706 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,520
Average per year5,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ16 XSP 36k47k57k67k78k '19'26'22

Check PJ16 XSP

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,520 miles
PASS
Mileage75,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage69,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage67,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage63,634 miles
Since last MOT+9,293 miles
PASS
Mileage54,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage51,632 miles
Since last MOT+15,396 miles
PASS
Mileage36,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,236 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 XSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PJ16 XSP

What car is PJ16 XSP?

PJ16 XSP is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PJ16 XSP?

The last recorded mileage for PJ16 XSP was 77,706 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ16 XSP passed its MOT?

PJ16 XSP has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Jul 2026.

Is PJ16 XSP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ16 XSP 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 PJ16 XSP?

PJ16 XSP is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.