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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 127,375 miles on the clock, averaging 15,289 miles per year, above 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 OBJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,375 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,543 |
| Average per year | 15,289 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO16 OBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SO16 OBJ
What car is SO16 OBJ?
SO16 OBJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SO16 OBJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO16 OBJ was 127,375 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO16 OBJ passed its MOT?
SO16 OBJ has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2025.
Is SO16 OBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 OBJ 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 OBJ?
SO16 OBJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.