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YJ65 PLE

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 104,794 miles on the clock, averaging 9,609 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for YJ65 PLE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,794
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,609

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 reading104,794 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,287
Average per year9,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YJ65 PLE 34k52k70k87k105k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,794 miles
Since last MOT+9,287 miles
PASS
Mileage95,507 miles
Since last MOT+11,103 miles
PASS
Mileage84,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,404 miles
Since last MOT+13,631 miles
PASS
Mileage70,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,773 miles
Since last MOT+13,749 miles
PASS
Mileage57,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage50,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,435 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage46,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,601 miles
PASS
Mileage34,372 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ65 PLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeYJ — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier65 — September 2015 to February 2016

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About YJ65 PLE

What car is YJ65 PLE?

YJ65 PLE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2016.

What is the mileage of YJ65 PLE?

The last recorded mileage for YJ65 PLE was 104,794 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YJ65 PLE passed its MOT?

YJ65 PLE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.

Is YJ65 PLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ65 PLE 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 YJ65 PLE?

YJ65 PLE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.