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SY16 LBJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 68,420 miles on the clock, averaging 5,584 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.

MOT & Mileage History for SY16 LBJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,584

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading68,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,282
Average per year5,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY16 LBJ 28k38k48k58k68k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,420 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage58,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,855 miles
PASS
Mileage56,283 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage52,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage46,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,367 miles
PASS
Mileage39,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage34,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,158 miles
PASS
Mileage28,487 miles

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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

RegistrationSY16 LBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1395cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SY16 LBJ

What car is SY16 LBJ?

SY16 LBJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Inverness in 2016.

What is the mileage of SY16 LBJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY16 LBJ was 68,420 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY16 LBJ passed its MOT?

SY16 LBJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2026.

Is SY16 LBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY16 LBJ 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 SY16 LBJ?

SY16 LBJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.