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RX16 TFA

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Purple Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourPurple
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 83,916 miles on the clock, averaging 6,498 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 RX16 TFA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
100%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,498

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,916 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,276
Average per year6,498
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX16 TFA 40k51k62k73k84k '19'26'23

Check RX16 TFA

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage79,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage75,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage71,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage63,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage56,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,072 miles
PASS
Mileage55,051 miles
Since last MOT+15,094 miles
PASS
Mileage39,957 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

RegistrationRX16 TFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About RX16 TFA

What car is RX16 TFA?

RX16 TFA is an purple Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RX16 TFA?

The last recorded mileage for RX16 TFA was 83,916 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX16 TFA passed its MOT?

RX16 TFA has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2026.

Is RX16 TFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX16 TFA 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 RX16 TFA?

RX16 TFA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.