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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 81,210 miles on the clock, averaging 8,972 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).
MOT & Mileage History for RJ16 KWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 81,210 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,785 |
| Average per year | 8,972 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CLHA
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ16 KWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About RJ16 KWE
What car is RJ16 KWE?
RJ16 KWE is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.
What is the mileage of RJ16 KWE?
The last recorded mileage for RJ16 KWE was 81,210 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ16 KWE passed its MOT?
RJ16 KWE has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.
Is RJ16 KWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ16 KWE 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 RJ16 KWE?
RJ16 KWE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.