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PL15 WEL

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 40,031 miles on the clock, averaging 3,613 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 PL15 WEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,031
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
3,613

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 reading40,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,424
Average per year3,613
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL15 WEL 18k23k29k34k40k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage35,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage31,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage26,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage23,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
PASS
Mileage21,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage17,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,904 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

RegistrationPL15 WEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier15 — March 2015 to August 2015

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About PL15 WEL

What car is PL15 WEL?

PL15 WEL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL15 WEL?

The last recorded mileage for PL15 WEL was 40,031 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL15 WEL passed its MOT?

PL15 WEL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.

Is PL15 WEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL15 WEL 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 PL15 WEL?

PL15 WEL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 15 means registered between 1 March 2015 and 31 August 2015.