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PL16 TBO

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1395cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 73,112 miles on the clock, averaging 7,147 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.

MOT & Mileage History for PL16 TBO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,112
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
7,147

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,697
Average per year7,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL16 TBO 24k37k49k61k73k '19'26'22

Check PL16 TBO

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage70,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage61,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage51,940 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage42,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,186 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage33,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage30,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage24,484 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CXSA

Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 TBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1395cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 TBO

What car is PL16 TBO?

PL16 TBO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL16 TBO?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 TBO was 73,112 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 TBO passed its MOT?

PL16 TBO has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Apr 2026.

Is PL16 TBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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