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 Petrol 1395cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 75,261 miles on the clock, averaging 7,254 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for YK16 VCS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 75,261 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,890 |
| Average per year | 7,254 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YK16 VCS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YK — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About YK16 VCS
What car is YK16 VCS?
YK16 VCS is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Leeds in 2016.
What is the mileage of YK16 VCS?
The last recorded mileage for YK16 VCS was 75,261 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YK16 VCS passed its MOT?
YK16 VCS has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2025.
Is YK16 VCS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK16 VCS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is YK16 VCS?
YK16 VCS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.