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PL16 ZNG

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourRed
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.

MOT & Mileage History for PL16 ZNG

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2019
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
5,153

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

Below average
Latest reading48,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,365
Average per year5,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL16 ZNG 16k24k32k40k48k '19'25'23

Check PL16 ZNG

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,272 miles
Since last MOT+13,365 miles
PASS
Mileage34,907 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage33,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage30,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,738 miles
PASS
Mileage26,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage22,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage16,299 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL16 ZNG

What car is PL16 ZNG?

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

What is the mileage of PL16 ZNG?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 ZNG was 48,272 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 ZNG passed its MOT?

PL16 ZNG has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.

Is PL16 ZNG ULEZ compliant?

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

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