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 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 95,088 miles on the clock, averaging 8,278 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).
MOT & Mileage History for SO16 LPC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 95,088 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,654 |
| Average per year | 8,278 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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.
CLHA
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO16 LPC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SO16 LPC
What car is SO16 LPC?
SO16 LPC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SO16 LPC?
The last recorded mileage for SO16 LPC was 95,088 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO16 LPC passed its MOT?
SO16 LPC has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Feb 2026.
Is SO16 LPC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 LPC 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 LPC?
SO16 LPC is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.