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 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 67,066 miles on the clock, averaging 6,287 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 SL16 VTJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 67,066 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,287 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL16 VTJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SL16 VTJ
What car is SL16 VTJ?
SL16 VTJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SL16 VTJ?
The last recorded mileage for SL16 VTJ was 67,066 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL16 VTJ passed its MOT?
SL16 VTJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2025.
Is SL16 VTJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL16 VTJ 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 SL16 VTJ?
SL16 VTJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.