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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 81,611 miles on the clock, averaging 7,795 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for SO16 BWW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 81,611 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,405 |
| Average per year | 7,795 |
| 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
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO16 BWW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SO16 BWW
What car is SO16 BWW?
SO16 BWW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SO16 BWW?
The last recorded mileage for SO16 BWW was 81,611 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO16 BWW passed its MOT?
SO16 BWW has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jun 2026.
Is SO16 BWW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 BWW 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 SO16 BWW?
SO16 BWW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.