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 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 58,196 miles on the clock, averaging 12,626 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 SO65 USG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 58,196 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,750 |
| Average per year | 12,626 |
| 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 | SO65 USG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 65 — September 2015 to February 2016 |
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About SO65 USG
What car is SO65 USG?
SO65 USG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SO65 USG?
The last recorded mileage for SO65 USG was 58,196 miles, recorded on 6 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO65 USG passed its MOT?
SO65 USG has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2022.
Is SO65 USG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO65 USG 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 SO65 USG?
SO65 USG is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.