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PL66 XRS

2017 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 9 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£190

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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 67,431 miles on the clock, averaging 5,779 miles per year, 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 PL66 XRS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
67,431
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
5,779

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 reading67,431 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,996
Average per year5,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL66 XRS 33k41k50k59k67k '20'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage63,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage58,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage52,120 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage43,727 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage35,016 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage32,671 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

RegistrationPL66 XRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2017
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier66 — September 2016 to February 2017

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About PL66 XRS

What car is PL66 XRS?

PL66 XRS is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2017.

What is the mileage of PL66 XRS?

The last recorded mileage for PL66 XRS was 67,431 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL66 XRS passed its MOT?

PL66 XRS has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is PL66 XRS ULEZ compliant?

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

PL66 XRS is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 66 means registered between 1 September 2016 and 28 February 2017.