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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2016 · 1.6L Diesel

PE16 ADV

Vehicle Insight Summary

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2016, Diesel, 1598cc) — mileage recorded at 78,943. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 23/06/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent test conducted on 9 June 2025 at 78,943 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the previous mechanical issues have been addressed. This follows a period where the vehicle required immediate repairs to achieve a passing grade, suggesting that the current owner is proactive in rectifying faults once they are flagged by testers. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage profile, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per annum. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the car covered 8,677 miles, while it clocked 8,745 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady usage typically reduces accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage vehicles. The intervals between tests are regular, suggesting the car has not sat stationary for long periods of time. While the most recent record is clean, a buyer should verify the specific components that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024. Since the records provided do not list the specific reasons for those failures, a physical inspection must focus on common Volkswagen Golf wear points such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake caliper leaks. Given the age of the vehicle, a close look at structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points is also necessary to ensure the chassis integrity remains intact despite the relatively low mileage.

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48
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/14/2026, 1:00:02 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent test conducted on 9 June 2025 at 78,943 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the previous mechanical issues have been addressed. This follows a period where the vehicle required immediate repairs to achieve a passing grade, suggesting that the current owner is proactive in rectifying faults once they are flagged by testers. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage profile, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per annum. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the car covered 8,677 miles, while it clocked 8,745 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady usage typically reduces accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage vehicles. The intervals between tests are regular, suggesting the car has not sat stationary for long periods of time. While the most recent record is clean, a buyer should verify the specific components that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024. Since the records provided do not list the specific reasons for those failures, a physical inspection must focus on common Volkswagen Golf wear points such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake caliper leaks. Given the age of the vehicle, a close look at structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points is also necessary to ensure the chassis integrity remains intact despite the relatively low mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf (PE16 ADV) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2023 to June 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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