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SY65 WGV

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 80,348 miles on the clock, averaging 7,982 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for SY65 WGV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
80,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2018
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,982

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading80,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,964
Average per year7,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY65 WGV 20k35k50k65k80k '18'26'22

Check SY65 WGV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,348 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage76,384 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage72,771 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage68,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage65,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,805 miles
PASS
Mileage54,411 miles
Since last MOT+14,237 miles
PASS
Mileage40,174 miles
Since last MOT+11,575 miles
PASS
Mileage28,599 miles
Since last MOT+8,936 miles
PASS
Mileage19,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,663 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 WGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier65 — September 2015 to February 2016

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About SY65 WGV

What car is SY65 WGV?

SY65 WGV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2016.

What is the mileage of SY65 WGV?

The last recorded mileage for SY65 WGV was 80,348 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY65 WGV passed its MOT?

SY65 WGV has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is SY65 WGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY65 WGV 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 SY65 WGV?

SY65 WGV is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.