2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DX16 VCV

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 March 2026 at 112,192 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. Annual mileage averages close to 11,200 miles, which is typical for a 2016 hatchback. The records show steady accumulation: 48,363 miles in March 2022, 67,095 by March 2023, 91,300 in May 2024, 102,526 in March 2025, and 112,192 in March 2026. A single longer gap appears between the March 2023 and May 2024 tests, but the 24,000-mile increase over that period stays within normal use. No test failures, advisories, or recorded faults appear in any entry. The absence of flagged items means the DVSA tester noted no worn suspension bushes, corroded structures, binding calipers, or exhaust emission breaches at each examination. Such a clean sheet across five years suggests the previous owners kept basic consumable and mechanical upkeep current rather than deferring work until failure. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection before purchase. With 112,192 miles on the clock, expect natural wear on brake discs, coil springs, and suspension arms even though the MOT logged none. Check underneath for early structural rust and verify service history covers the timing belt and gearbox oil, as these are not assessed in an MOT and the record gives no evidence either way.