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SM16 MFA

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 SM16 MFA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2019
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
15,958

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year15,958
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM16 MFA 24k51k77k104k130k '19'26'23

Check SM16 MFA

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,219 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,218 miles
Since last MOT+13,336 miles
PASS
Mileage116,882 miles
Since last MOT+16,190 miles
PASS
Mileage100,692 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,691 miles
Since last MOT+23,330 miles
PASS
Mileage77,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,361 miles
Since last MOT+15,248 miles
PASS
Mileage62,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,113 miles
Since last MOT+15,137 miles
PASS
Mileage46,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,976 miles
Since last MOT+22,881 miles
PASS
Mileage24,095 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 MFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1395cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SM16 MFA

What car is SM16 MFA?

SM16 MFA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SM16 MFA?

The last recorded mileage for SM16 MFA was 130,219 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM16 MFA passed its MOT?

SM16 MFA has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is SM16 MFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM16 MFA 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 SM16 MFA?

SM16 MFA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.