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WV16 SOU

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 85,878 miles on the clock, averaging 7,309 miles per year — below 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 WV16 SOU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,878
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
7,309

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 reading85,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,434
Average per year7,309
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WV16 SOU 33k47k60k73k86k '19'26'22

Check WV16 SOU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage78,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,937 miles
PASS
Mileage68,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,710 miles
PASS
Mileage60,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage53,195 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage45,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage40,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage33,422 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

RegistrationWV16 SOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About WV16 SOU

What car is WV16 SOU?

WV16 SOU is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Bristol in 2016.

What is the mileage of WV16 SOU?

The last recorded mileage for WV16 SOU was 85,878 miles, recorded on 28 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV16 SOU passed its MOT?

WV16 SOU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 May 2026.

Is WV16 SOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV16 SOU 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 WV16 SOU?

WV16 SOU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.