2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · BA16 XAS
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 40,318 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA16 XAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 40,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA16 XAS 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 (BA16 XAS) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BA16 XAS Mileage History
- 14/02/202415,122 mi
- 20/02/202415,198 mi+76 mi
- 16/04/202518,702 mi+3,504 mi
- 24/04/202518,709 mi+7 mi
- 30/04/202640,318 mi+21,609 mi
Average of roughly 11,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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