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YA16 RUY

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 83,873 miles on the clock, averaging 8,194 miles per year, around 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 YA16 RUY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,873
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
8,194

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading83,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,979
Average per year8,194
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YA16 RUY 26k41k55k70k84k '19'26'22

Check YA16 RUY

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,979 miles
PASS
Mileage73,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,585 miles
PASS
Mileage65,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage57,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,462 miles
PASS
Mileage50,173 miles
Since last MOT+9,433 miles
PASS
Mileage40,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage34,415 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage26,416 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

RegistrationYA16 RUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About YA16 RUY

What car is YA16 RUY?

YA16 RUY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2016.

What is the mileage of YA16 RUY?

The last recorded mileage for YA16 RUY was 83,873 miles, recorded on 26 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA16 RUY passed its MOT?

YA16 RUY has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 May 2026.

Is YA16 RUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA16 RUY 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 YA16 RUY?

YA16 RUY is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.