2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · CAM 5B
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 85,056 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CAM 5B Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 85,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CAM 5B 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 (CAM 5B) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
CAM 5B Mileage History
- 04/10/202356,313 mi
- 04/10/202356,316 mi+3 mi
- 04/10/202469,655 mi+13,339 mi
- 15/08/202574,721 mi+5,066 mi
- 12/08/202685,056 mi+10,335 mi
Average of roughly 10,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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