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YJ16 WZW

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 126,154 miles on the clock, averaging 12,503 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 YJ16 WZW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,154
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
12,503

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 reading126,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,429
Average per year12,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YJ16 WZW 36k59k81k104k126k '19'26'23

Check YJ16 WZW

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,154 miles
Since last MOT+18,429 miles
PASS
Mileage107,725 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,722 miles
Since last MOT+16,039 miles
PASS
Mileage91,683 miles
Since last MOT+13,581 miles
PASS
Mileage78,102 miles
Since last MOT+9,055 miles
PASS
Mileage69,047 miles
Since last MOT+13,413 miles
PASS
Mileage55,634 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage49,739 miles
Since last MOT+13,437 miles
PASS
Mileage36,302 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

RegistrationYJ16 WZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeYJ — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About YJ16 WZW

What car is YJ16 WZW?

YJ16 WZW is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2016.

What is the mileage of YJ16 WZW?

The last recorded mileage for YJ16 WZW was 126,154 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YJ16 WZW passed its MOT?

YJ16 WZW has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is YJ16 WZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ16 WZW 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 YJ16 WZW?

YJ16 WZW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.