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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 53,819 miles on the clock, averaging 5,778 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for SL16 VTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 53,819 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,771 |
| Average per year | 5,778 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SL16 VTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SL16 VTE
What car is SL16 VTE?
SL16 VTE is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SL16 VTE?
The last recorded mileage for SL16 VTE was 53,819 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL16 VTE passed its MOT?
SL16 VTE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Jul 2025.
Is SL16 VTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL16 VTE 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 SL16 VTE?
SL16 VTE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.