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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 57,488 miles on the clock, averaging 5,446 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 SM16 GWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 57,488 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,535 |
| Average per year | 5,446 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM16 GWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SM16 GWJ
What car is SM16 GWJ?
SM16 GWJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SM16 GWJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM16 GWJ was 57,488 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM16 GWJ passed its MOT?
SM16 GWJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jun 2026.
Is SM16 GWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM16 GWJ 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 SM16 GWJ?
SM16 GWJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.