2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · G5 JON
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05/10/2016. Recorded mileage 88,268 miles. MOT valid until 06/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1598cc
G5 JON Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 88,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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G5 JON Mileage History
- 01/11/201939,281 mi
- 29/10/202045,627 mi+6,346 mi
- 02/11/202154,952 mi+9,325 mi
- 04/11/202154,984 mi+32 mi
- 07/12/202265,908 mi+10,924 mi
- 11/11/202372,386 mi+6,478 mi
- 09/11/202478,006 mi+5,620 mi
- 22/11/202588,268 mi+10,262 mi
Average of roughly 8,086 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
G5 JON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (G5 JON) between November 2019 and November 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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