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RF16 GFG

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 96,312 miles on the clock, averaging 7,393 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 RF16 GFG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,393

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 reading96,312 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF16 GFG 44k57k70k83k96k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage93,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage87,733 miles
Since last MOT+11,773 miles
PASS
Mileage75,960 miles
Since last MOT+16,375 miles
PASS
Mileage59,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage52,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage49,478 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage45,428 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
PASS
Mileage43,991 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

RegistrationRF16 GFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About RF16 GFG

What car is RF16 GFG?

RF16 GFG is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RF16 GFG?

The last recorded mileage for RF16 GFG was 96,312 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF16 GFG passed its MOT?

RF16 GFG has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Jul 2026.

Is RF16 GFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF16 GFG 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 RF16 GFG?

RF16 GFG is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.