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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2016 · 1.6L Diesel

MM16 ABF

Vehicle Insight Summary

2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — Diesel, 1598cc. This vehicle has 71,799 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 30/06/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent passed MOT on 3 June 2025 at 71,799 miles recording no defects. The test history shows no advisories or mechanical faults across the full five-year span from April 2023 to June 2025. Clean sheets at every examination indicate the previous keeper addressed wear before it reached test-failure threshold. Recorded mileage sits at 71,799 against a 2016 build date, an average of roughly 7,180 miles per year and typical for the age. The car covered 10,519 miles between the 1 July 2024 test at 62,160 miles and the June 2025 examination, a modest annual rate. Sparse entries limit deep trend analysis, yet the absence of corrosion, brake, or suspension advisories through three consecutive passes implies consistent upkeep rather than deferred neglect. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle is now ten years old and MOT testers recorded no specific checks beyond the pass criteria. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical measurement as consumable components age irrespective of a clean test sheet. The duplicate 3 June 2025 entries showing both a fail and pass at identical mileage suggest an administrative retest rather than a genuine defect, but the V5C and garage paperwork should confirm this. No recurring faults appear in the DVLA data to direct targeted scrutiny. The low defect profile and steady mileage imply a carefully used example, though pre-purchase checks on tyre tread depth and exhaust emissions remain prudent given consumables fall outside MOT pass guarantees.

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58
/ 100 · Below Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 10, 2026, 01:00 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (MM16 ABF), we found 5 MOT results in the period of April 2023 to June 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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