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RX16 VGU

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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.

MOT & Mileage History for RX16 VGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
206,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
18,964

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,463
Average per year18,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX16 VGU 71k105k139k173k206k '19'26'22

Check RX16 VGU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,473 miles
Since last MOT+15,463 miles
PASS
Mileage191,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage181,665 miles
Since last MOT+18,618 miles
PASS
Mileage163,047 miles
Since last MOT+36,949 miles
PASS
Mileage126,098 miles
Since last MOT+15,317 miles
PASS
Mileage110,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,781 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage102,234 miles
Since last MOT+31,176 miles
PASS
Mileage71,058 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 VGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About RX16 VGU

What car is RX16 VGU?

RX16 VGU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RX16 VGU?

The last recorded mileage for RX16 VGU was 206,473 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX16 VGU passed its MOT?

RX16 VGU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is RX16 VGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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