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 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 42,923 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).
MOT & Mileage History for SO16 OTN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 42,923 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Mileage consistency | Unknown |
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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CLHA
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO16 OTN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 OTN
What car is SO16 OTN?
SO16 OTN is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SO16 OTN?
The last recorded mileage for SO16 OTN was 42,923 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO16 OTN passed its MOT?
SO16 OTN has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Sep 2019.
Is SO16 OTN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 OTN 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 OTN?
SO16 OTN is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.