Vehicle summary
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 70,167 miles on the clock, averaging 6,578 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 YK16 RCV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,167 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,455 |
| Average per year | 6,578 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YK16 RCV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YK — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About YK16 RCV
What car is YK16 RCV?
YK16 RCV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2016.
What is the mileage of YK16 RCV?
The last recorded mileage for YK16 RCV was 70,167 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YK16 RCV passed its MOT?
YK16 RCV has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.
Is YK16 RCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK16 RCV 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 YK16 RCV?
YK16 RCV is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.