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WG16 DFX

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 97,347 miles on the clock, averaging 10,185 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 WG16 DFX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,185

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading97,347 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,725
Average per year10,185
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG16 DFX 26k44k62k80k97k '19'26'23

Check WG16 DFX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage89,622 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,464 miles
Since last MOT+11,648 miles
PASS
Mileage77,816 miles
Since last MOT+11,436 miles
PASS
Mileage66,380 miles
Since last MOT+13,195 miles
PASS
Mileage53,185 miles
Since last MOT+11,556 miles
PASS
Mileage41,629 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage34,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage26,129 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CRBC

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 DFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About WG16 DFX

What car is WG16 DFX?

WG16 DFX is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Exeter in 2016.

What is the mileage of WG16 DFX?

The last recorded mileage for WG16 DFX was 97,347 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG16 DFX passed its MOT?

WG16 DFX has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.

Is WG16 DFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG16 DFX 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 WG16 DFX?

WG16 DFX is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.