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 Petrol 1395cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 52,192 miles on the clock, averaging 6,112 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for RE16 YYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 52,192 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,464 |
| Average per year | 6,112 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE16 YYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About RE16 YYW
What car is RE16 YYW?
RE16 YYW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.
What is the mileage of RE16 YYW?
The last recorded mileage for RE16 YYW was 52,192 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE16 YYW passed its MOT?
RE16 YYW has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.
Is RE16 YYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE16 YYW 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 RE16 YYW?
RE16 YYW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.