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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 85,300 miles on the clock, averaging 7,135 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 YL16 DVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,300 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,388 |
| Average per year | 7,135 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL16 DVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About YL16 DVW
What car is YL16 DVW?
YL16 DVW is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2016.
What is the mileage of YL16 DVW?
The last recorded mileage for YL16 DVW was 85,300 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL16 DVW passed its MOT?
YL16 DVW has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.
Is YL16 DVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL16 DVW 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 YL16 DVW?
YL16 DVW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.