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2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AR61 BAR

AR61 BAR

2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 87,915 miles. MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2016 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
87,915 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc

AR61 BAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
  • 87,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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AR61 BAR Mileage History

  1. 19/11/202254,496 mi
  2. 27/11/202367,337 mi+12,841 mi
  3. 28/12/202367,339 mi+2 mi
  4. 03/12/202478,359 mi+11,020 mi
  5. 11/12/202587,915 mi+9,556 mi

Average of roughly 10,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AR61 BAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (AR61 BAR) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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