2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 42 GF
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2016. Recorded mileage 73,727 miles. MOT valid until 20/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1395cc
42 GF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 73,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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42 GF Mileage History
- 17/02/202352,623 mi
- 12/02/202460,017 mi+7,394 mi
- 23/01/202566,517 mi+6,500 mi
- 28/01/202673,723 mi+7,206 mi
- 29/01/202673,727 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
42 GF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (42 GF) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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