2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AF16 EYO

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 2 March 2026 at 137,248 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across the full five-year MOT history. Every annual examination from 25 February 2022 through to the current record closed without advisories or failures, which indicates consistent statutory compliance by the previous keeper. The odometer shows 137,248 miles against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 13,725 miles per year. The records chart steady annual accumulation: 95,775 miles in February 2022, 107,371 in February 2023, 115,179 in February 2024, 126,882 in February 2025, and 137,248 in March 2026. No gaps or sudden spikes appear between tests. The clean sheet across all entries means the DVSA data alone gives no warning of deferred consumable replacement or structural neglect. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. High mileage for the age places normal strain on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain seals even where the tester logged nothing. The absence of corrosion or exhaust emissions advisories is reassuring, but MOT passes confirm only minimum legal condition on the test day. Given the unbroken pass record, previous ownership appears disciplined about presenting the car for timely annual tests. Physical checks should target underbody structural integrity, front suspension arm wear, and genuine remaining tyre tread depth, since none of these drew official comment yet all degrade with 137,000 miles of use.