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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 127,083 miles on the clock, averaging 12,300 miles per year, above 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 RE16 VBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,083 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 12,300 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE16 VBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About RE16 VBZ
What car is RE16 VBZ?
RE16 VBZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.
What is the mileage of RE16 VBZ?
The last recorded mileage for RE16 VBZ was 127,083 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE16 VBZ passed its MOT?
RE16 VBZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.
Is RE16 VBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE16 VBZ 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 RE16 VBZ?
RE16 VBZ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.