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 every one. It has 40,666 miles on the clock, averaging 2,288 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for SO16 XNZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 40,666 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,815 |
| Average per year | 2,288 |
| 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
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO16 XNZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 XNZ
What car is SO16 XNZ?
SO16 XNZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SO16 XNZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO16 XNZ was 40,666 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO16 XNZ passed its MOT?
SO16 XNZ has had 9 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (9 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.
Is SO16 XNZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO16 XNZ 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 XNZ?
SO16 XNZ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.