Vehicle summary
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 81,816 miles on the clock, averaging 7,735 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 PL16 LAA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 81,816 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,056 |
| Average per year | 7,735 |
| 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
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CRBC
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL16 LAA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About PL16 LAA
What car is PL16 LAA?
PL16 LAA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.
What is the mileage of PL16 LAA?
The last recorded mileage for PL16 LAA was 81,816 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL16 LAA passed its MOT?
PL16 LAA has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.
Is PL16 LAA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL16 LAA 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 LAA?
PL16 LAA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.