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PL16 BHV

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Orange Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourOrange
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 61,415 miles on the clock, averaging 3,912 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 PL16 BHV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
61,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2020
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
3,912

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,438
Average per year3,912
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL16 BHV 37k43k49k55k61k '20'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage56,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage54,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage50,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage46,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage41,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage37,277 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

RegistrationPL16 BHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 BHV

What car is PL16 BHV?

PL16 BHV is a orange Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL16 BHV?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 BHV was 61,415 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 BHV passed its MOT?

PL16 BHV has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Jun 2026.

Is PL16 BHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL16 BHV 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 PL16 BHV?

PL16 BHV is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.