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SO16 EWB

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 86,121 miles on the clock, averaging 5,170 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 SO16 EWB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2021
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
5,170

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,866
Average per year5,170
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO16 EWB 60k67k73k80k86k '21'26'23

Check SO16 EWB

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage80,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage74,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage71,153 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage65,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,471 miles
PASS
Mileage60,350 miles

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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

RegistrationSO16 EWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SO16 EWB

What car is SO16 EWB?

SO16 EWB is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SO16 EWB?

The last recorded mileage for SO16 EWB was 86,121 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO16 EWB passed its MOT?

SO16 EWB has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is SO16 EWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 EWB 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 SO16 EWB?

SO16 EWB is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.