2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · E27 TCH
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 64,818 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E27 TCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 64,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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E27 TCH 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 (E27 TCH) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
E27 TCH Mileage History
- 22/02/202254,475 mi
- 05/09/202358,128 mi+3,653 mi
- 25/10/202461,578 mi+3,450 mi
- 25/10/202461,578 mi
- 25/10/202564,818 mi+3,240 mi
Average of roughly 2,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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