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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 121,565 miles on the clock, averaging 13,583 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 SW65 BWV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 121,565 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,321 |
| Average per year | 13,583 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW65 BWV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 65 — September 2015 to February 2016 |
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About SW65 BWV
What car is SW65 BWV?
SW65 BWV is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2016.
What is the mileage of SW65 BWV?
The last recorded mileage for SW65 BWV was 121,565 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW65 BWV passed its MOT?
SW65 BWV has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.
Is SW65 BWV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW65 BWV 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 SW65 BWV?
SW65 BWV is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.