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PL66 OBG

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Gold Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGold
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 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 84,635 miles on the clock, averaging 9,062 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for PL66 OBG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,635
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
9,062

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading84,635 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,823
Average per year9,062
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL66 OBG 30k44k57k71k85k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,635 miles
Since last MOT+10,823 miles
PASS
Mileage73,812 miles
Since last MOT+11,470 miles
PASS
Mileage62,342 miles
Since last MOT+10,226 miles
PASS
Mileage52,116 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage42,805 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage35,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,193 miles
PASS
Mileage30,341 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 OBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier66 — September 2016 to February 2017

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About PL66 OBG

What car is PL66 OBG?

PL66 OBG is a gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL66 OBG?

The last recorded mileage for PL66 OBG was 84,635 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL66 OBG passed its MOT?

PL66 OBG has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is PL66 OBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL66 OBG 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 PL66 OBG?

PL66 OBG is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 66 means registered between 1 September 2016 and 28 February 2017.