2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AP16 XOY
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 140,923 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP16 XOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 140,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP16 XOY 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 (AP16 XOY) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AP16 XOY Mileage History
- 06/09/202390,475 mi
- 09/09/2024109,791 mi+19,316 mi
- 09/09/2024109,791 mi
- 08/10/2025140,920 mi+31,129 mi
- 09/10/2025140,923 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 24,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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