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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 74,598 miles on the clock, averaging 7,144 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 RE16 YGN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 74,598 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,144 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 YGN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 YGN
What car is RE16 YGN?
RE16 YGN is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.
What is the mileage of RE16 YGN?
The last recorded mileage for RE16 YGN was 74,598 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE16 YGN passed its MOT?
RE16 YGN has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.
Is RE16 YGN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE16 YGN 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 YGN?
RE16 YGN is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.