2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · B12 HBL
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 115,586 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B12 HBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 115,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B12 HBL Mileage History
- 06/04/202392,044 mi
- 08/11/202398,996 mi+6,952 mi
- 08/10/2024107,389 mi+8,393 mi
- 08/10/2024107,389 mi
- 06/10/2025115,586 mi+8,197 mi
Average of roughly 9,407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B12 HBL 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 (B12 HBL) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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