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 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 78,163 miles on the clock, averaging 9,785 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for RF16 NLR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 78,163 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,616 |
| Average per year | 9,785 |
| 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 | RF16 NLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About RF16 NLR
What car is RF16 NLR?
RF16 NLR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.
What is the mileage of RF16 NLR?
The last recorded mileage for RF16 NLR was 78,163 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF16 NLR passed its MOT?
RF16 NLR has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jul 2026.
Is RF16 NLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF16 NLR 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 RF16 NLR?
RF16 NLR is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.